Chicago, Illinois vs. Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sea Isle City, New Jersey is 62.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $121,997 in Sea Isle City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sea Isle City, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Sea Isle City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Sea Isle City, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Sea Isle City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower