Cost of Living Calculator - Baltimore, Maryland vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 11.2% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $83,382 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Baltimore, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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