Cost of Living Calculator - La Porte, Indiana vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.4% more expensive than La Porte, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $90,578 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Porte, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than La Porte, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in La Porte, Indiana
La Porte, IN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to La Porte, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  78.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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