Champaign, Illinois vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 2.8% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,667 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Hammond
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Champaign, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% higher
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher