Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Island, Illinois vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 112.5% more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $254,958 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Island, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
485% more expensive in Boston
than in Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island, IL vs Boston, MA
Compared to Rock Island, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.5% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  640.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% higher
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% higher

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