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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.9% more expensive than Stratford, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $93,493 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Stratford, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Chicago
than in Stratford, New Jersey
Stratford, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Stratford, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% higher
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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