Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago Heights, Illinois vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 16.0% cheaper than Chicago Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,984 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Chicago Heights, Illinois
Chicago_Heights, IL vs East_Chicago, IN
Compared to Chicago_Heights, East_Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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