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


The cost of living in Bethlehem, New Jersey is 21.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,905 in Bethlehem, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Bethlehem, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher

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