Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs Indianapolis, Indiana


The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 13.5% cheaper than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,272 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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