Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Massachusetts vs Northbrook, Illinois


The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 23.0% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,730 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Northbrook
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Northbrook, IL
Compared to Cambridge, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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