Western Springs, Illinois vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 7.3% more expensive than Western Springs, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $429,353 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Western Springs, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Western Springs, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Waltham
than in Western Springs, Illinois
Western Springs, IL vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Western Springs, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher