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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.5% cheaper than Clark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $135,145 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Clark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Clark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chicago
than in Clark, New Jersey
Clark, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Clark, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% lower
      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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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