Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Massachusetts vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 54.7% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,512 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Cambridge, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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