Cost of Living Calculator - Decatur, Illinois vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 6.4% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,212 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% more expensive in Gary
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs Gary, IN
Compared to Decatur, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher

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