Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Pontoon Beach, Illinois


The cost of living in Pontoon Beach, Illinois is 47.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,407 in Pontoon Beach, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontoon Beach, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Pontoon Beach
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Pontoon Beach, IL
Compared to Boston, Pontoon Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower

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