Elkhart, Illinois vs. Merrill, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrill, Michigan is 7.5% more expensive than Elkhart, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,760 in Merrill, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrill, Michigan is more expensive than Elkhart, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Merrill
than in Elkhart, Illinois
Elkhart, IL vs. Merrill, MI
Compared to Elkhart, Merrill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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