Chicago, Illinois vs. Secaucus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Secaucus, New Jersey is 29.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,718 in Secaucus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Secaucus, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Secaucus
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Secaucus, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Secaucus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher