Chicago, Illinois vs. East Chicago, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 30.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,590 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. East Chicago, IN
Compared to Chicago, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower