Omaha, Nebraska vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 2.1% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $73,413 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Omaha, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% lower
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher