Cost of Living Calculator - Hanford, California vs Merrillville, Indiana


The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 7.5% cheaper than Hanford, California.

You would need a salary of $46,263 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Hanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Hanford, California
Hanford, CA vs Merrillville, IN
Compared to Hanford, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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