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


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 125.3% more expensive than Harrisburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $168,992 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Harrisburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
768% more expensive in Boston
than in Harrisburg, Illinois
Harrisburg, IL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Harrisburg, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.3% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,112.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  94.4% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.2% higher

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