South Laurel, Maryland vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 16.9% cheaper than South Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $51,498 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than South Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in West Chicago
than in South Laurel, Maryland
South Laurel, MD vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to South Laurel, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower