St. Charles, Illinois vs. Chesterton, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesterton, Indiana is 3.4% cheaper than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,304 in Chesterton, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesterton, Indiana is cheaper than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Chesterton
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs. Chesterton, IN
Compared to St. Charles, Chesterton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher