What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $61,395 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.1% cheaper than Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $61,395 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Chicago
than in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey

Monroe_Township_(Middlesex_County), NJ vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Monroe_Township_(Middlesex_County), Chicago is:

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18.1% lower

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7.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

38.3% lower

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Utilities

10.9% lower

Commute

9.7% lower

Health

10.9% lower

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Personal

3.7% lower

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