Chicago, Illinois vs. Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrenceville, New Jersey is 18.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,125 in Lawrenceville, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawrenceville, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Lawrenceville
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lawrenceville, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Lawrenceville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher