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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.0% cheaper than Stow, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $131,251 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stow, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Stow, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chicago
than in Stow, Massachusetts
Stow, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Stow, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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