Montclair, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 37.7% cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $46,723 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Montclair, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Montclair, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Chicago
than in Montclair, New Jersey
Montclair, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Montclair, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower