Riverwoods, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 9.0% more expensive than Riverwoods, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,513 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverwoods, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Riverwoods, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Boston
than in Riverwoods, Illinois
Riverwoods, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Riverwoods, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher