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


The cost of living in Lynn, Massachusetts is 14.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,449 in Lynn, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lynn, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Lynn
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Lynn, MA
Compared to Chicago, Lynn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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