Park Ridge, Illinois vs. Harvard, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harvard, Massachusetts is 22.5% more expensive than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $171,562 in Harvard, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harvard, Massachusetts is more expensive than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Harvard
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs. Harvard, MA
Compared to Park Ridge, Harvard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower