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


The cost of living in Dracut, Massachusetts is 13.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,197 in Dracut, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dracut, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Dracut
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Dracut, MA
Compared to Chicago, Dracut is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher

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