Atlanta, Georgia vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 32.2% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $50,868 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Atlanta, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower