Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Illinois vs Munster, Indiana


The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 13.4% more expensive than Thornton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,697 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is more expensive than Thornton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Munster
than in Thornton, Illinois
Thornton, IL vs Munster, IN
Compared to Thornton, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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