Raritan, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.2% cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,900 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raritan, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Chicago
than in Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Raritan, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower