Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Lawn, Illinois vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 29.1% cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,186 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Oak Lawn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Gary
than in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn, IL vs Gary, IN
Compared to Oak Lawn, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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