Chicago, Illinois vs. West New York, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West New York, New Jersey is 14.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,545 in West New York, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West New York, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in West New York
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. West New York, NJ
Compared to Chicago, West New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower