Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Berkeley Heights, New Jersey


The cost of living in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey is 42.9% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $107,193 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Berkeley Heights
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Berkeley Heights, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Berkeley Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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