Washington, District of Columbia vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 51.6% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $96,813 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Gary
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Washington, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower