Olde West Chester, Ohio vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 2.0% more expensive than Olde West Chester, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $112,169 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Olde West Chester, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is more expensive than Olde West Chester, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% more expensive in Merrillville
than in Olde West Chester, Ohio
Olde West Chester, OH vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Olde West Chester, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher