Chicago, Illinois vs. Aberdeen, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, Maryland is 9.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,162 in Aberdeen, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, Maryland is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Aberdeen, MD
Compared to Chicago, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher