Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Merrillville, Indiana


The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 4.5% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $101,384 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Merrillville
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Merrillville, IN
Compared to Joliet, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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