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


The cost of living in Metropolis, Illinois is 4.7% cheaper than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,502 in Metropolis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metropolis, Illinois is cheaper than Gary, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Metropolis
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs Metropolis, IL
Compared to Gary, Metropolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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