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

The cost of living in Boxborough, Massachusetts is 31.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,755 in Boxborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boxborough, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Boxborough
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Boxborough, MA
Compared to Chicago, Boxborough is:
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  31.7% higher
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  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.7% higher
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  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
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  Personal
  17.1% higher
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