Cost of Living Calculator - Park Forest, Illinois vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 16.6% cheaper than Park Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,705 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Park Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Gary
than in Park Forest, Illinois
Park Forest, IL vs Gary, IN
Compared to Park Forest, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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