What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey?

Transportation is 33% more expensive in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey?

A salary of $75,000 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey should increase to $76,062 in Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP (MERCER COUNTY) vs. CHICAGO
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Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.4% more expensive than Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $76,062 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
33% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Lawrence Township (Mercer County), Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

18.2% lower

Commute

33.8% higher

Health

9.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

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Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

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