Chicago, Illinois vs. Georgetown, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Georgetown, Maryland is 20.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,618 in Georgetown, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Georgetown, Maryland is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
58% cheaper in Georgetown
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Georgetown, MD
Compared to Chicago, Georgetown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower