Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs Ottawa, Illinois


The cost of living in Ottawa, Illinois is 14.1% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $85,871 in Ottawa, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Illinois is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Ottawa
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs Ottawa, IL
Compared to Baltimore, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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