Batavia, Illinois vs. Chesterton, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesterton, Indiana is 2.3% cheaper than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,873 in Chesterton, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesterton, Indiana is cheaper than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Chesterton
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs. Chesterton, IN
Compared to Batavia, Chesterton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower