Cost of Living Calculator - Hammond, Indiana vs Pontiac, Illinois


The cost of living in Pontiac, Illinois is 11.1% cheaper than Hammond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,472 in Pontiac, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Illinois is cheaper than Hammond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, IN vs Pontiac, IL
Compared to Hammond, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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