Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. Skokie, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 17.8% cheaper than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,079 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skokie, Illinois is cheaper than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Skokie
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ vs. Skokie, IL
Compared to Bridgewater, Skokie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower