Cost of Living Calculator - Mediapolis, Iowa vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 4.5% cheaper than Mediapolis, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,257 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mediapolis, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Mediapolis, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Gary
than in Mediapolis, Iowa
Mediapolis, IA vs Gary, IN
Compared to Mediapolis, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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