Hagerstown, Maryland vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.4% more expensive than Hagerstown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $97,048 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Hagerstown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Chicago
than in Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown, MD vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hagerstown, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher