Trenton, New Jersey vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 5.0% more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,482 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Trenton, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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