What is a pro or con of living in Lake Zurich, Illinoiscompared to Chesterton, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Lake Zurich.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Zurich, Illinois copmared to Chesterton, Indiana?

A salary of $140,000 in Chesterton, Indiana should increase to $152,076 in Lake Zurich, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHESTERTON vs. LAKE ZURICH
Cost of Living Comparison

Chesterton, Indiana vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 8.6% more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $152,076 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Chesterton, Indiana

Chesterton, IN vs. Lake Zurich, IL

Compared to Chesterton, Lake Zurich is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

19.2% lower

Health

6.4% higher

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Chesterton, Indiana vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chesterton, IN vs. Lake Zurich, IL

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