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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Boston, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 45.4% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $109,054 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Boston
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Des Plaines, Boston is:
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  45.4% higher
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  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.7% higher
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  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
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  Personal
  20.3% higher
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