Chicago Heights, Illinois vs. Whiting, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whiting, Indiana is 4.3% cheaper than Chicago Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,780 in Whiting, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whiting, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Whiting
than in Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago Heights, IL vs. Whiting, IN
Compared to Chicago Heights, Whiting is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower