Hammond, Indiana vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 8.8% cheaper than Hammond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $34,639 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Hammond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, IN vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Hammond, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower