Aurora, Illinois vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 56.0% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $249,607 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Aurora, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  54.1% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher