Cost of Living Calculator - Union City, New Jersey vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.6% cheaper than Union City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $100,140 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Union City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Chicago
than in Union City, New Jersey
Union City, NJ vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Union City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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