Chicago, Illinois vs. South Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Brunswick, New Jersey is 16.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $233,333 in South Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in South Brunswick
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. South Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Chicago, South Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher