Gilbert, Arizona vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 28.4% cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $43,699 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gilbert, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Gilbert, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert, AZ vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Gilbert, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher