Salisbury, Maryland vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 30.0% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,012 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Salisbury, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  74.4% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher