Chillum, MD vs Waldorf, MD

Chillum is moderately more affordable than Waldorf, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Chillum scores 122 compared to 129 for Waldorf, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waldorf 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 $1,949/month in Waldorf — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Chillum has cheaper rent, Waldorf actually has lower median home values ($383,100 vs $383,900).

Median household income in Chillum is $78,513 compared to $115,453 in Waldorf (-32%). While Waldorf 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 20.3% in Waldorf.

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