Matawan, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.4% cheaper than Matawan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $43,801 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Matawan, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Matawan, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Chicago
than in Matawan, New Jersey
Matawan, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Matawan, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
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  Personal
  5.5% lower
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