Cost of Living Calculator - Blackwood, New Jersey vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.1% more expensive than Blackwood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $83,326 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Blackwood, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
64% more expensive in Chicago
than in Blackwood, New Jersey
Blackwood, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Blackwood, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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