Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 4.2% cheaper than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $71,814 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Fayetteville, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher