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


The cost of living in Winnetka, Illinois is 40.3% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $105,247 in Winnetka, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winnetka, Illinois is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Winnetka
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Winnetka, IL
Compared to Boston, Winnetka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% higher
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower

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