Cost of Living Calculator - Oswego, Illinois vs Hammond, Indiana


The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 23.1% cheaper than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,731 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is cheaper than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Hammond
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs Hammond, IN
Compared to Oswego, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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