Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs. Acton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acton, Massachusetts is 38.9% more expensive than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,426 in Acton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Acton
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs. Acton, MA
Compared to Hoffman Estates, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher