Angola, IN vs East Chicago, IN

East Chicago is moderately more affordable than Angola, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Angola scores 75 compared to 68 for East Chicago, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Angola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Angola is $885/month compared to $820/month in East Chicago — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Chicago is more affordable at $92,400 median vs $186,900.

Median household income in Angola is $59,355 compared to $41,071 in East Chicago (+44.5%). While Angola is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Angola spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in East Chicago.