Chicago, Illinois vs. Lakewood township, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood township, New Jersey is 7.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,631 in Lakewood township, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood township, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Lakewood township
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lakewood_Township, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Lakewood_Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher