Chicago, Illinois vs. Fishers, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fishers, Indiana is 1.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,162 in Fishers, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fishers, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Fishers
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fishers, IN
Compared to Chicago, Fishers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher