Chicago vs Boston

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

More Affordable
Chicago

United States

112cost index

Chicago is 12% more expensive than the US average.

Boston

United States

141cost index

Boston is 41% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

25.9%

Boston is 25.9% pricier than Chicago

Salary Equivalent

0.79x

$1,000 in Boston = $794 in Chicago

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