Chicago, Illinois vs. South Orange Village, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Orange Village, New Jersey is 56.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,212 in South Orange Village, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Orange Village, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in South Orange Village
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. South_Orange_Village, NJ
Compared to Chicago, South_Orange_Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher