Chicago, Illinois vs. Highland town (Lake County), Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highland town (Lake County), Indiana is 16.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,780 in Highland town (Lake County), Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland town (Lake County), Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Highland town (Lake County)
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Highland Town (Lake County), IN
Compared to Chicago, Highland Town (Lake County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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