East Chicago, Indiana vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 14.3% more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $85,700 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in East Chicago, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, IN vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to East Chicago, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower