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BOSTON vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Chicago, Illinois
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
30.0%
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$560,101
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chicago
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Boston, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
62.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
20.5% lower
Commute
5.1% higher
Health
1.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
16.9% lower
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