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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 92.0% more expensive than Carterville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $287,985 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carterville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Carterville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Boston
than in Carterville, Illinois
Carterville, IL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Carterville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.0% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  446.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher

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