Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wright, Kentucky vs Merrillville, Indiana


The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 6.5% cheaper than Fort Wright, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $35,534 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wright, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Fort Wright, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Fort Wright, Kentucky
Fort Wright, KY vs Merrillville, IN
Compared to Fort Wright, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher

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