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Cost of Living Calculator - Palatine, Illinois vs Cambridge, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 59.4% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $199,207 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Palatine, Cambridge is:
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  59.4% higher
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  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.4% higher
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  Utilities
  24.0% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
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  Personal
  14.0% higher
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