Deerfield, Illinois vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 20.8% more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $120,837 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Deerfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Deerfield, Illinois
Deerfield, IL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Deerfield, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  67.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower