What is a pro or con of living in Edison, New Jerseycompared to Highland Park, Illinois?

Transportation is 56% more expensive in Edison.

What salary do I need to live in Edison, New Jersey copmared to Highland Park, Illinois?

A salary of $175,000 in Highland Park, Illinois should increase to $176,907 in Edison, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HIGHLAND PARK vs. EDISON
Cost of Living Comparison

Highland Park, Illinois vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 1.1% more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $176,907 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is more expensive than Highland Park, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
56% more expensive in Edison
than in Highland Park, Illinois

Highland Park, IL vs. Edison, NJ

Compared to Highland Park, Edison is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

20.7% higher

Commute

56.8% higher

Health

2.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Highland Park, Illinois vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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