Cost of Living Calculator - Elwood, Illinois vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 66.0% more expensive than Elwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $415,043 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Elwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Elwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Boston
than in Elwood, Illinois
Elwood, IL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Elwood, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.0% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.5% higher

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