Chicago, Illinois vs. Germantown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Germantown, Maryland is 7.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $121,522 in Germantown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Germantown, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Germantown
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Germantown, MD
Compared to Chicago, Germantown is:
  Homeowner
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  7.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
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  Personal
  6.4% lower
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