What is a pro or con of living in East Chicago, Indianacompared to Griffith, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in East Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in East Chicago, Indiana copmared to Griffith, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Griffith, Indiana could decrease to $42,506 in East Chicago, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRIFFITH vs. EAST CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Griffith, Indiana vs. East Chicago, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 15.0% cheaper than Griffith, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $42,506 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Griffith, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Griffith, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Griffith, Indiana

Griffith, IN vs. East Chicago, IN

Compared to Griffith, East Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

3.0% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Griffith, Indiana vs. East Chicago, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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