Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 33.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,656 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Boston, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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