Cost of Living Calculator - Hot Springs, Arkansas vs Merrillville, Indiana


The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 6.5% more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $93,517 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is more expensive than Hot Springs, Arkansas
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
31% more expensive in Merrillville
than in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, AR vs Merrillville, IN
Compared to Hot Springs, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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