Merrillville, Indiana vs. Franklin, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, Tennessee is 57.6% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $86,661 in Franklin, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, Tennessee is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Franklin
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Franklin, TN
Compared to Merrillville, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.6% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher