College Park, Maryland vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.3% cheaper than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,950 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Chicago
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to College Park, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower