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

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 64.6% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $139,950 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Des Plaines, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
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  64.6% higher
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  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.8% higher
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  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
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  Personal
  15.3% higher
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