Baltimore, MD vs Chicago, IL
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Baltimore, MD = $99,888 in Chicago, IL
Buying power is -0.1% lower in Chicago, IL
Median Rent
$1,290 vs $1,380
7.0% higher in Chicago, IL
Median Income
$59,623 vs $75,134
26.0% higher in Chicago, IL
Home Value
$219,300 vs $315,200
43.7% higher in Chicago, IL
Price Level
102.7 vs 102.6
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$51,600 vs $55,200
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
26.0% vs 22.0%
Lower is more affordable