Griffith, Indiana vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 16.6% cheaper than Griffith, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,557 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Griffith, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Griffith, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Gary
than in Griffith, Indiana
Griffith, IN vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Griffith, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower