Oswego, Illinois vs. Cedar Lake, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Lake, Indiana is 10.0% cheaper than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,991 in Cedar Lake, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Lake, Indiana is cheaper than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Cedar Lake
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Cedar Lake, IN
Compared to Oswego, Cedar Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher