Harvey, Illinois vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 9.8% cheaper than Harvey, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,111 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Harvey, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Harvey, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Gary
than in Harvey, Illinois
Harvey, IL vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Harvey, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower