Holliston, Massachusetts vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 22.3% cheaper than Holliston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,713 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Holliston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Holliston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Chicago
than in Holliston, Massachusetts
Holliston, MA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Holliston, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower