Cost of Living Calculator - Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 8.0% cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $68,964 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Chicago
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Perth Amboy, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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