Howell, Michigan vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 18.2% cheaper than Howell, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $40,884 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Howell, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Howell, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Howell, Michigan
Howell, MI vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Howell, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower