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GERMANTOWN vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Germantown, Maryland vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
7.0%
cheaper
than Germantown, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$74,390
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Chicago
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Germantown, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
23.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.1% lower
Commute
1.7% lower
Health
1.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.9% higher
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