Chicago, Illinois vs. Chevy Chase, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chevy Chase, Maryland is 103.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $276,305 in Chevy Chase, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chevy Chase, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
469% more expensive in Chevy Chase
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Chevy Chase, MD
Compared to Chicago, Chevy Chase is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.2% 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
  22.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  426.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower