Chicago, Illinois vs. Wayne, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wayne, New Jersey is 25.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $150,503 in Wayne, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wayne, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Wayne
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Wayne, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  1.4% higher
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