Glendale Heights, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 55.1% more expensive than Glendale Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,553 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Glendale Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Glendale Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Boston
than in Glendale Heights, Illinois
Glendale Heights, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Glendale Heights, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  203.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher

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