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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.3% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $215,278 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chicago
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Metuchen, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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