Cost of Living Calculator - Normal, Illinois vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 9.7% cheaper than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,710 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Normal, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs East Chicago, IN
Compared to Normal, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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