Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 8.2% cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,877 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Bethlehem, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher