Cost of Living Calculator - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 20.8% cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,618 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Shrewsbury, MA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Shrewsbury, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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