Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Belle Mead, New Jersey


The cost of living in Belle Mead, New Jersey is 3.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,654 in Belle Mead, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Mead, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Belle Mead
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Belle Mead, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Belle Mead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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