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


The cost of living in Dover, Massachusetts is 102.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $151,466 in Dover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
388% more expensive in Dover
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Dover, MA
Compared to Chicago, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.0% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  405.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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