Portage, Indiana vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 13.6% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,206 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Hammond
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Portage, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower