Cost of Living Calculator - Maryland Heights, Missouri vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.7% more expensive than Maryland Heights, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $120,674 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Maryland Heights, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Chicago
than in Maryland Heights, Missouri
Maryland Heights, MO vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Maryland Heights, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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