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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 54.5% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,131 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Chicago
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Wellesley, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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