Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. North Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 36.4% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,856 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. North Chicago, IL
Compared to Gaithersburg, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher