Merrillville, Indiana vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 58.1% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $157,344 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Merrillville, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.1% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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