Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.6% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $104,866 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Chicago
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hackensack, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower