Spencer, Indiana vs. Santa Claus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Claus, Indiana is 6.4% more expensive than Spencer, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,220 in Santa Claus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Spencer, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Claus, Indiana is more expensive than Spencer, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Santa Claus
than in Spencer, Indiana
Spencer, IN vs. Santa Claus, IN
Compared to Spencer, Santa Claus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher