Edgewater, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 26.9% cheaper than Edgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $146,122 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Edgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Edgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chicago
than in Edgewater, New Jersey
Edgewater, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Edgewater, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower