Cost of Living Calculator - Ocean City, New Jersey vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.8% cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,113 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Chicago
than in Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Ocean City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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