Winnetka, Illinois vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 5.6% cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,212 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Winnetka, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is cheaper than Winnetka, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Brookline
than in Winnetka, Illinois
Winnetka, IL vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Winnetka, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher