Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Madison, New Jersey


The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 50.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,649 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
193% more expensive in Madison
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Madison, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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