Surprise, Arizona vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 31.0% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $34,480 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Surprise, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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)
  63.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower