Cost of Living Calculator - Dearborn, Michigan vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 22.4% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,230 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs East Chicago, IN
Compared to Dearborn, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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