Michigan City, Indiana vs. Kankakee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 0.5% cheaper than Michigan City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,730 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Michigan City, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is cheaper than Michigan City, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in Kankakee
than in Michigan City, Indiana
Michigan City, IN vs. Kankakee, IL
Compared to Michigan City, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower