Cost of Living Calculator - Franklin Park, Illinois vs Michigan City, Indiana


The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 27.1% cheaper than Franklin Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,444 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Franklin Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Franklin Park, Illinois
Franklin_Park, IL vs Michigan_City, IN
Compared to Franklin_Park, Michigan_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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