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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.7% cheaper than Wilmington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,487 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Wilmington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chicago
than in Wilmington, Massachusetts
Wilmington, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Wilmington, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

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