Chicago, Illinois vs. Dyer, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dyer, Indiana is 8.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,084 in Dyer, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dyer, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Dyer
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Dyer, IN
Compared to Chicago, Dyer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower