Summit, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 42.6% cheaper than Summit, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $47,045 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Summit, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Summit, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Chicago
than in Summit, New Jersey
Summit, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Summit, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower