Chicago, Illinois vs. Lexington Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington Park, Maryland is 6.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,041 in Lexington Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington Park, Maryland is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Lexington Park
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lexington Park, MD
Compared to Chicago, Lexington Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher