Gary, Indiana vs. Chesterton, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesterton, Indiana is 36.8% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $102,572 in Chesterton, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesterton, Indiana is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Chesterton
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Chesterton, IN
Compared to Gary, Chesterton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher