Chesterton, Indiana vs. Braidwood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Braidwood, Illinois is 12.4% cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,781 in Braidwood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Braidwood, Illinois is cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Braidwood
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs. Braidwood, IL
Compared to Chesterton, Braidwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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