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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 22.8% cheaper than Woburn, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,293 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Woburn, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chicago
than in Woburn, Massachusetts
Woburn, MA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Woburn, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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