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BALTIMORE vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.6% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $117,634 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Chicago
than in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Baltimore, Chicago is:

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17.6% higher

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0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

100.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.5% lower

Commute

11.3% higher

Health

4.0% higher

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Personal

9.9% higher

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