Cost of Living Calculator - Short Hills, New Jersey vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 57.7% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,718 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Chicago
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Short Hills, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower

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