Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs North Adams, Massachusetts


The cost of living in North Adams, Massachusetts is 21.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,106 in North Adams, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Adams, Massachusetts is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in North Adams
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs North_Adams, MA
Compared to Chicago, North_Adams is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% lower
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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