Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 58.6% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $20,695 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Gary
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Gary, IN
Compared to Los Angeles, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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