Chicago, Illinois vs. Elkhart, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Indiana is 25.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,796 in Elkhart, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Elkhart, IN
Compared to Chicago, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower