Memphis, Tennessee vs. East Chicago, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 4.1% cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $86,284 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. East Chicago, IN
Compared to Memphis, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher