St. John, Indiana vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 32.0% cheaper than St. John, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,003 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. John, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than St. John, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Gary
than in St. John, Indiana
St._John, IN vs. Gary, IN
Compared to St._John, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower