Cedar Lake, Indiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.8% more expensive than Cedar Lake, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,689 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Lake, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Cedar Lake, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
71% more expensive in Chicago
than in Cedar Lake, Indiana
Cedar Lake, IN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Cedar Lake, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.3% higher
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