Merrillville, Indiana vs. Redlands, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redlands, California is 39.5% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $69,738 in Redlands, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redlands, California is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Redlands
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Redlands, CA
Compared to Merrillville, Redlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower