Skokie, Illinois vs. Munster, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 12.5% cheaper than Skokie, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,739 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Skokie, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is cheaper than Skokie, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Munster
than in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, IL vs. Munster, IN
Compared to Skokie, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower