Cost of Living Calculator - Gary, Indiana vs Park Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Park Forest, Illinois is 19.9% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,945 in Park Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Park Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Park Forest
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs Park Forest, IL
Compared to Gary, Park Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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