Plains, Pennsylvania vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 7.7% more expensive than Plains, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $155,048 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is more expensive than Plains, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Hammond
than in Plains, Pennsylvania
Plains, PA vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Plains, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher