Mountainside, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.3% cheaper than Mountainside, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,704 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountainside, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Mountainside, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Mountainside, New Jersey
Mountainside, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mountainside, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
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  Personal
  0.1% lower
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