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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.3% more expensive than Lakehurst, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,655 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakehurst, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lakehurst, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
64% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lakehurst, New Jersey
Lakehurst, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Lakehurst, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% higher
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  47.3% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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