Chicago, Illinois vs. Preston, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Preston, Maryland is 18.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,034 in Preston, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Preston, Maryland is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Preston
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Preston, MD
Compared to Chicago, Preston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower

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