Riverwoods, Illinois vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 2.6% more expensive than Riverwoods, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,315 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverwoods, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Riverwoods, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Riverwoods, Illinois
Riverwoods, IL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Riverwoods, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% higher
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower