Chesterton, Indiana vs. South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 10.4% cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $94,047 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in South Milwaukee
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs. South Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Chesterton, South Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower