Skokie, Illinois vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 82.0% more expensive than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,025 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Newton
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Skokie, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher