Mount Vernon, Illinois vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 6.1% more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,057 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is more expensive than Mount Vernon, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% more expensive in Gary
than in Mount Vernon, Illinois
Mount Vernon, IL vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Mount Vernon, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% higher
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher