Hickory Hills, Illinois vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 16.3% cheaper than Hickory Hills, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,857 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory Hills, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Hickory Hills, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Hickory Hills, Illinois
Hickory Hills, IL vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Hickory Hills, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower