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

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 61.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,249 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Chicago, Cambridge is:
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  61.7% higher
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  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.3% higher
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  Utilities
  26.9% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
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  Personal
  15.3% higher
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