Bloomington, Indiana vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 16.1% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $41,968 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Bloomington, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower