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


The cost of living in Wildwood, New Jersey is 4.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,212 in Wildwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wildwood, New Jersey is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Wildwood
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Wildwood, NJ
Compared to Chicago, Wildwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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