Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 19.3% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,505 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs East Chicago, IN
Compared to Springfield, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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