Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 51.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $24,218 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs East Chicago, IN
Compared to Boston, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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