Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Barrington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barrington, Illinois is 20.1% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,038 in Barrington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barrington, Illinois is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Barrington
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Barrington, IL
Compared to Worcester, Barrington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher