Baltimore Highlands, Maryland vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.5% more expensive than Baltimore Highlands, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $115,484 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Baltimore Highlands, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Chicago
than in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland
Baltimore Highlands, MD vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Baltimore Highlands, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower