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


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 20.9% cheaper than Lansing, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,312 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Lansing, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Gary
than in Lansing, Illinois
Lansing, IL vs Gary, IN
Compared to Lansing, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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