Jersey City, New Jersey vs. University Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University Park, Illinois is 41.5% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $29,259 in University Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Park, Illinois is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in University Park
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey_City, NJ vs. University_Park, IL
Compared to Jersey_City, University_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower