Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Barre, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Barre, Massachusetts is 2.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,836 in Barre, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barre, Massachusetts is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Barre
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Barre, MA
Compared to Chicago, Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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