Streamwood, Illinois vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 51.0% more expensive than Streamwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,492 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Streamwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Streamwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Boston
than in Streamwood, Illinois
Streamwood, IL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Streamwood, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher