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


The cost of living in Chicago Ridge, Illinois is 36.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,991 in Chicago Ridge, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Ridge, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Chicago Ridge
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Chicago_Ridge, IL
Compared to Boston, Chicago_Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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