Norristown, Pennsylvania vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 26.5% cheaper than Norristown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $36,744 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Gary
than in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Norristown, PA vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Norristown, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower