Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.5% cheaper than Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $113,291 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chicago
than in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Parsippany Troy Hills, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower