Boston, Massachusetts vs. Glen Carbon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Carbon, Illinois is 39.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,443 in Glen Carbon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Carbon, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Glen Carbon
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Glen Carbon, IL
Compared to Boston, Glen Carbon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower

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