Chicago, Illinois vs. Beltsville, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beltsville, Maryland is 15.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,990 in Beltsville, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beltsville, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Beltsville
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Beltsville, MD
Compared to Chicago, Beltsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher