Hoboken, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 33.2% cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $153,619 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Chicago
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hoboken, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower