Cost of Living Calculator - Whiting, Indiana vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 26.8% more expensive than Whiting, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $63,410 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Whiting, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Whiting, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Chicago
than in Whiting, Indiana
Whiting, IN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Whiting, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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