What is a pro or con of living in Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Severna Park, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in Chicago, Illinois copmared to Severna Park, Maryland?

A salary of $200,000 in Severna Park, Maryland could decrease to $158,057 in Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SEVERNA PARK vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Severna Park, Maryland vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.0% cheaper than Severna Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $158,057 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Severna Park, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Severna Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chicago
than in Severna Park, Maryland

Severna Park, MD vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to Severna Park, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.0% lower

Commute

33.4% higher

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Severna Park, Maryland vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Severna Park, MD vs. Chicago, IL

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