Cost of Living Calculator - Elkhart, Indiana vs Chicago Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 10.8% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,382 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
95% more expensive in Chicago Heights
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs Chicago_Heights, IL
Compared to Elkhart, Chicago_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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