Cost of Living Calculator - Pennington, New Jersey vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 14.0% cheaper than Pennington, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $171,978 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pennington, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Pennington, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chicago
than in Pennington, New Jersey
Pennington, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Pennington, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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