Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 46.9% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $58,375 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Lee, 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 Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Lee, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  53.4% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower