Franklin Town, Massachusetts vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.4% cheaper than Franklin Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,312 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Franklin Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Chicago
than in Franklin Town, Massachusetts
Franklin Town, MA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Franklin Town, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower