Merrillville, Indiana vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 14.0% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,997 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Merrillville, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher