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


The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 145.3% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,669 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
671% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Charleston, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.3% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  747.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher

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