Chicago, Illinois vs. East Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Brunswick, New Jersey is 19.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,590 in East Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in East Brunswick
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. East Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Chicago, East Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher