High Point, North Carolina vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 9.2% more expensive than High Point, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,596 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in High Point, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is more expensive than High Point, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Merrillville
than in High Point, North Carolina
High Point, NC vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to High Point, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher