Cost of Living Calculator - Chesterton, Indiana vs Carbondale, Illinois


The cost of living in Carbondale, Illinois is 21.7% cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $109,670 in Carbondale, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carbondale, Illinois is cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Carbondale
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs Carbondale, IL
Compared to Chesterton, Carbondale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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