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WAYNE vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Wayne, New Jersey vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
20.3%
cheaper
than Wayne, New Jersey.
You would need a salary of
$67,773
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Chicago
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Wayne, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
9.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
47.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.4% lower
Commute
0.1% lower
Health
13.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.4% lower
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