Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Skokie, Illinois


The cost of living in Skokie, Illinois is 3.5% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $96,534 in Skokie, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skokie, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Skokie
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Skokie, IL
Compared to Columbia, Skokie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower

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