Summit, Illinois vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 17.1% cheaper than Summit, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,446 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Summit, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is cheaper than Summit, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Hammond
than in Summit, Illinois
Summit, IL vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Summit, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower