Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 34.4% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $76,154 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Chicago
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Somerville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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