Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs West Orange, New Jersey


The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 23.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,811 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in West Orange
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs West Orange, NJ
Compared to Chicago, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher

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