Cost of Living Calculator - Plainwell, Michigan vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 13.5% cheaper than Plainwell, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,248 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainwell, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Plainwell, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Plainwell, Michigan
Plainwell, MI vs East Chicago, IN
Compared to Plainwell, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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