Cost of Living Calculator - Hackensack, New Jersey vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 36.0% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,018 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Hackensack, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  49.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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