Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 69.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $22,839 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in East Chicago
than in San Francisco, California
San_Francisco, CA vs East_Chicago, IN
Compared to San_Francisco, East_Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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