Crete, Illinois vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 9.8% cheaper than Crete, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,122 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Crete, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is cheaper than Crete, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Hammond
than in Crete, Illinois
Crete, IL vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Crete, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  3.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher