Pepperell, Massachusetts vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 14.6% cheaper than Pepperell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,081 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pepperell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Pepperell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Chicago
than in Pepperell, Massachusetts
Pepperell, MA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Pepperell, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower