Homewood, Illinois vs. Chesterton, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesterton, Indiana is 3.5% more expensive than Homewood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,765 in Chesterton, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Homewood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesterton, Indiana is more expensive than Homewood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Chesterton
than in Homewood, Illinois
Homewood, IL vs. Chesterton, IN
Compared to Homewood, Chesterton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% higher
      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)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower