Old Bridge township, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.0% cheaper than Old Bridge township, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $109,163 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Old Bridge township, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Old Bridge township, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Chicago
than in Old Bridge township, New Jersey
Old Bridge Township, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Old Bridge Township, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower