Chicago, Illinois vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 23.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,454 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to Chicago, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower