North Bergen, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.3% cheaper than North Bergen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,339 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in North Bergen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than North Bergen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Chicago
than in North Bergen, New Jersey
North Bergen, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to North Bergen, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher