Chicago, Illinois vs. Maryland City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maryland City, Maryland is 2.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,257 in Maryland City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland City, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Maryland City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Maryland_City, MD
Compared to Chicago, Maryland_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher