Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.2% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $21,688 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Chicago
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Gaithersburg, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
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  Personal
  7.8% higher
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