Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Ocean City, Maryland


The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 4.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,299 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Ocean City, MD
Compared to Chicago, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower

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