Chicago, Illinois vs. Takoma Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Takoma Park, Maryland is 39.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,553 in Takoma Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Takoma Park, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Takoma Park
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Takoma_Park, MD
Compared to Chicago, Takoma_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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