Margate City, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.3% cheaper than Margate City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,346 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Margate City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Margate City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Margate City, New Jersey
Margate_City, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Margate_City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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