Skokie, Illinois vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 8.0% cheaper than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,024 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Skokie, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Worcester
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Skokie, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower