Cost of Living Calculator - Essex, Maryland vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 8.4% more expensive than Essex, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,188 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Essex, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Chicago
than in Essex, Maryland
Essex, MD vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Essex, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% higher
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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