Chicago, Illinois vs. Nantucket, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nantucket, Massachusetts is 139.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $167,831 in Nantucket, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nantucket, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
779% more expensive in Nantucket
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Nantucket, MA
Compared to Chicago, Nantucket is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.8% 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
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  580.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher