Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Riverwoods, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverwoods, Illinois is 2.6% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $68,206 in Riverwoods, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverwoods, Illinois is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Riverwoods
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Riverwoods, IL
Compared to Jersey City, Riverwoods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher