Effingham, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 93.2% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $266,035 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Boston
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Effingham, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.2% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  339.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  130.0% higher
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher