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CHICAGO vs. MERRILLVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 18.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,291 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Merrillville, IN

Compared to Chicago, Merrillville is:

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18.2% lower

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2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

32.5% lower

Health

6.4% higher

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Personal

2.9% lower

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