Berkeley Heights, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.0% cheaper than Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $69,967 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Chicago
than in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Berkeley Heights, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Berkeley Heights, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher