Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 47.0% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $159,033 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Chicago
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Needham, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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