Merrillville, Indiana vs. Lake Village, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Village, Indiana is 5.7% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,868 in Lake Village, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Village, Indiana is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Lake Village
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Lake Village, IN
Compared to Merrillville, Lake Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower