Crown Point, Indiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.5% more expensive than Crown Point, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $99,444 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Crown Point, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Crown Point, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
71% more expensive in Chicago
than in Crown Point, Indiana
Crown Point, IN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Crown Point, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher