Cost of Living Calculator - Sacramento, California vs Michigan City, Indiana


The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 39.0% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $30,510 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs Michigan City, IN
Compared to Sacramento, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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