Chicago, Illinois vs. Waldorf, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waldorf, Maryland is 6.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,975 in Waldorf, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waldorf, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Waldorf
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Waldorf, MD
Compared to Chicago, Waldorf is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower