Cost of Living Calculator - Gary, Indiana vs Detroit, Illinois


The cost of living in Detroit, Illinois is 6.0% cheaper than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $70,473 in Detroit, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Illinois is cheaper than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Detroit
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs Detroit, IL
Compared to Gary, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.