Cost of Living Calculator - New Bedford, Massachusetts vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 1.0% cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,512 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
24% more expensive in West Chicago
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to New Bedford, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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