Western Springs, Illinois vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 46.6% cheaper than Western Springs, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $26,691 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Western Springs, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Western Springs, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Western Springs, Illinois
Western Springs, IL vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Western Springs, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower