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WALTHAM vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.0% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,988 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chicago
than in Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham, MA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Waltham, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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28.0% lower

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13.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.4% lower

Commute

46.7% higher

Health

1.3% lower

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Personal

14.6% lower

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