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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.7% cheaper than Sykesville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $67,690 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sykesville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Sykesville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Chicago
than in Sykesville, Maryland
Sykesville, MD vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Sykesville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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