Muskegon Heights, Michigan vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 3.1% more expensive than Muskegon Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,556 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon Heights, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is more expensive than Muskegon Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Gary
than in Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Muskegon_Heights, MI vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Muskegon_Heights, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher