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


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 13.3% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,345 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Gary
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Gary, IN
Compared to Joliet, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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