Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs North East, Maryland


The cost of living in North East, Maryland is 4.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,936 in North East, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North East, Maryland is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
35% cheaper in North East
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs North East, MD
Compared to Chicago, North East is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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