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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 5.8% more expensive than Linwood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $79,360 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Linwood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Linwood, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
64% more expensive in Chicago
than in Linwood, New Jersey
Linwood, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Linwood, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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