Whiting, Indiana vs. Hammond, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Indiana is 3.9% cheaper than Whiting, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $48,052 in Hammond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Whiting, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Indiana is cheaper than Whiting, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Hammond
than in Whiting, Indiana
Whiting, IN vs. Hammond, IN
Compared to Whiting, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower