Cost of Living Calculator - Elkhart, Indiana vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 7.0% cheaper than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,496 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs East Chicago, IN
Compared to Elkhart, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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