| Category | Chicago | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall cost vs national average | -17.6% | -48.4% |
| Average rent | $2,471/mo | $3,637/mo |
| Studio | $1,765/mo | $2,870/mo |
| 1-bedroom | $2,404/mo | $3,361/mo |
| 2-bedroom | $3,225/mo | $4,206/mo |
| 3-bedroom | $3,747/mo | $4,850/mo |
| Average home price | $604,438 | $1,056,663 |
| Energy | $188.44/mo | $414.84/mo |
| Phone | $213.97/mo | $191.78/mo |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.88 | $4.90 |
| Bread (1 loaf) | $4.07 | $4.06 |
| Eggs (1 dozen) | $4.93 | $5.10 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.76 | $0.76 |
| Fried chicken | $1.56 | $1.52 |
| Coffee | $7.22 | $6.46 |
| Ground beef (1 lb) | $7.53 | $7.50 |
| Tire Balance | $67.63 | $77.81 |
| Gasoline (gal) | $3.20 | $3.02 |
