Cost of Living Calculator - Worcester, Massachusetts vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 3.4% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,431 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Worcester, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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