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JERSEY CITY vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$260,274
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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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
9.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
52.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.1% lower
Commute
9.9% lower
Health
11.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% lower
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