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


The cost of living in Wareham, Massachusetts is 7.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,447 in Wareham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wareham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Wareham
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Wareham, MA
Compared to Chicago, Wareham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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