Chicago, Illinois vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 15.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,554 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Chicago, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
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  Personal
  9.0% lower
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