Atlantic City, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.5% more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $64,234 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Chicago
than in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Atlantic City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher