Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Long Beach, New Jersey


The cost of living in Long Beach, New Jersey is 94.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $116,706 in Long Beach, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Long Beach, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.5% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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