Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.6% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $171,066 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Chicago
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Jersey City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
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  Personal
  0.3% lower
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