Chicago, Illinois vs. Forest Glen, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Glen, Maryland is 19.4% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,683 in Forest Glen, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Glen, Maryland is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Forest Glen
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Forest Glen, MD
Compared to Chicago, Forest Glen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower