Caldwell, New Jersey vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 44.1% cheaper than Caldwell, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $27,947 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Caldwell, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Caldwell, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Caldwell, New Jersey
Caldwell, NJ vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Caldwell, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  48.8% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower