Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Steger, Illinois


The cost of living in Steger, Illinois is 50.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,864 in Steger, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Steger, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Steger
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Steger, IL
Compared to Boston, Steger is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% lower

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