Brighton, Michigan vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 34.3% cheaper than Brighton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $39,441 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Brighton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Gary
than in Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, MI vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Brighton, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower

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