2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Newark, NJ vs North Chicago, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in North Chicago or is it cheaper to live in Newark?
- North Chicago is 28.1% less expensive than Newark.

Which city has more affordable housing, North Chicago or Newark?
- North Chicago housing costs are 60.2% less expensive than Newark housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Newark or is Health Care more affordable in North Chicago.
- Health related expenses are 2.8% less in North Chicago.
 Newark, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock97.0100
 Food & Groceries103.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.3100
 Housing120.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$143,200$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.4100
 Miscellaneous109.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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