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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.7% cheaper than Wheaton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $64,753 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Wheaton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Chicago
than in Wheaton, Maryland
Wheaton, MD vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Wheaton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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