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Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Merrillville, Indiana

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 6.7% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,041 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
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• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Merrillville
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Merrillville, IN
Compared to Bloomington, Merrillville is:
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  6.7% higher
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  1.5% lower
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  3.0% lower
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  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
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  Personal
  2.6% higher
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