Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Winnetka, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winnetka, Illinois is 23.9% more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,946 in Winnetka, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winnetka, Illinois is more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Winnetka
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Winnetka, IL
Compared to Cambridge, Winnetka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower