2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Hammond, IN vs East Chicago, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in East Chicago or is it cheaper to live in Hammond?
- East Chicago is 0.0% more expensive than Hammond.

Which city has more affordable housing, East Chicago or Hammond?
- East Chicago housing costs are 41.5% less expensive than Hammond housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hammond or is Health Care more affordable in East Chicago.
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in East Chicago.
 Hammond, INEast Chicago, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock87.3100
 Food & Groceries92.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.6100
 Housing48.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$118,300$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock88.5100
 Miscellaneous98.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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Reviews for East Chicago    2 Reviews

Do not move to East Chicado Indiana. No jobs high crimes and many Chicagoans out here now. I would'nt say that's a bad thing because the kids that are born and raise in  More

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Over 16 years ago

I was born and raise in East Chicago, In. and over the years I have seen vast decay of a once very vibrant and beautiful city...crime is out of control...the politics  More

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