Palos Hills, Illinois vs. Munster, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 5.2% cheaper than Palos Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,391 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palos Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is cheaper than Palos Hills, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Munster
than in Palos Hills, Illinois
Palos Hills, IL vs. Munster, IN
Compared to Palos Hills, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower