East Orange, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.7% cheaper than East Orange, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,796 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in East Orange, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than East Orange, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Chicago
than in East Orange, New Jersey
East Orange, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to East Orange, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower