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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.1% cheaper than Hillside, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,995 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillside, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hillside, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Chicago
than in Hillside, New Jersey
Hillside, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Hillside, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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