Chillum, MD vs Largo, MD

Chillum is moderately more affordable than Largo, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Chillum scores 122 compared to 133 for Largo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Largo 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 $2,138/month in Largo — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chillum has cheaper rent, Largo actually has lower median home values ($362,200 vs $383,900).

Median household income in Chillum is $78,513 compared to $106,875 in Largo (-26.5%). While Largo 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, more than the 24% in Largo.

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