Chicago, Illinois vs. Orleans, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orleans, Massachusetts is 44.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,346 in Orleans, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orleans, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Orleans
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Orleans, MA
Compared to Chicago, Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher