Corvallis, Oregon vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 19.4% cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $66,066 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Corvallis, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Corvallis, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Corvallis, Oregon
Corvallis, OR vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Corvallis, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher