Chicago, Illinois vs. Porter, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Porter, Indiana is 10.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,955 in Porter, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Porter, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Porter
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Porter, IN
Compared to Chicago, Porter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower