Germantown, Maryland vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 12.1% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,939 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Germantown, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher