Chicago, Illinois vs. Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is 2.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,715 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Laurel, New Jersey is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% cheaper in Mount Laurel
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Mount Laurel, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Mount Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% lower
      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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher