Hammond, IN Cost Of Living
Hammond's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Indiana
In America
What is the cost of living in Hammond, IN?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hammond has an overall cost of living index of 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Indiana, Hammond has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Indiana's index of 86.
The standard of living in Hammond ranks as #2,449 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Indiana. By definition, that implies Hammond ranks as the #3,969 most expensive place in the Hoosier State.
Hammond Cost Of Living Vs. Indiana
| Living Expense | Hammond | Indiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
Hammond, IN Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Indiana, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Detailed Hammond Services Costs Vs. Indiana
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hammond
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hammond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Park, IL | 58,380 | 112 | 1.2x |
| Tinley Park, IL | 56,082 | 105 | 1.1x |
| East Chicago, IN | 28,044 | 92 | 1.0x |
| Lansing, IL | 27,614 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Oak Forest, IL | 27,403 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Munster, IN | 22,604 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Dolton, IL | 22,487 | 99 | 1.0x |
| South Holland, IL | 21,451 | 106 | 1.1x |
| Frankfort, IL | 19,166 | 126 | 1.3x |
| Palos Hills, IL | 17,172 | 105 | 1.1x |
