Chillum, MD vs Lexington Park, MD

Lexington Park is moderately more affordable than Chillum, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Chillum scores 122 compared to 111 for Lexington Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chillum 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 $1,693/month in Lexington Park — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lexington Park is more affordable at $294,500 median vs $383,900.

Median household income in Chillum is $78,513 compared to $89,167 in Lexington Park (-11.9%). Lexington Park offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillum spend roughly 26.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.8% in Lexington Park.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (59.3°F vs 58.3°F). Lexington Park receives more rainfall at 45.3" per year compared to 41.8" in Chillum.