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


The cost of living in Jackson, New Jersey is 11.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $100,475 in Jackson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Jackson
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Jackson, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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