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


The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 3.4% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,715 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Springfield
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs Springfield, IL
Compared to Gary, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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