What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $161,251 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is 22.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $161,251 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Monroe township (Middlesex County)
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ

Compared to Chicago, Monroe Township (Middlesex County) is:

Homeowner

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22.2% higher

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.1% higher

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Utilities

12.3% higher

Commute

10.7% higher

Health

12.3% higher

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Personal

3.8% higher

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