Upper Marlboro, Maryland vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.4% cheaper than Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $46,818 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Upper Marlboro, Maryland
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
18% cheaper in Chicago
than in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Upper Marlboro, MD vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Upper Marlboro, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower