Columbus, Ohio vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 1.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $101,736 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
12% more expensive in Merrillville
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Columbus, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher