Chicago, Illinois vs. Brockton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brockton, Massachusetts is 12.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,318 in Brockton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brockton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Brockton
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Brockton, MA
Compared to Chicago, Brockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher