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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Short Hills, New Jersey

The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 136.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $141,899 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
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• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
512% more expensive in Short Hills
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Short Hills is:
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  136.5% higher
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  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  534.3% higher
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  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
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  Personal
  6.9% higher
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