Bethesda, Maryland vs. Western Springs, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Western Springs, Illinois is 26.0% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $99,920 in Western Springs, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Western Springs, Illinois is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Western Springs
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Western Springs, IL
Compared to Bethesda, Western Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher