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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 114.8% more expensive than Cairo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,434 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cairo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cairo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1129% more expensive in Boston
than in Cairo, Illinois
Cairo, IL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Cairo, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.8% 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
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,816.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.7% higher

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