Gary, Indiana vs. Hickory Hills, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory Hills, Illinois is 44.0% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $72,016 in Hickory Hills, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hickory Hills, Illinois is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Hickory Hills
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Hickory Hills, IL
Compared to Gary, Hickory Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher