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


The cost of living in Saugus, Massachusetts is 21.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122 in Saugus, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saugus, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Saugus
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Saugus, MA
Compared to Chicago, Saugus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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