Chicago, Illinois vs. Taunton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taunton, Massachusetts is 2.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,676 in Taunton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taunton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Taunton
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Taunton, MA
Compared to Chicago, Taunton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower