Chillum, MD vs Lanham, MD

Chillum is moderately more affordable than Lanham, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Chillum scores 122 compared to 137 for Lanham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lanham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillum is $1,733/month compared to $2,132/month in Lanham — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chillum is more affordable at $383,900 median vs $413,800.

Median household income in Chillum is $78,513 compared to $95,488 in Lanham (-17.8%). While Lanham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillum spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Lanham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.3°F vs 59.3°F). Lanham receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 41.8" in Chillum.