Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Dixon, Illinois


The cost of living in Dixon, Illinois is 51.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,444 in Dixon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dixon, Illinois is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Dixon
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Dixon, IL
Compared to Waltham, Dixon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower

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