Bourbonnais, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 78.4% more expensive than Bourbonnais, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,186 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bourbonnais, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bourbonnais, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Boston
than in Bourbonnais, Illinois
Bourbonnais, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Bourbonnais, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.5% higher