Merrillville, Indiana vs. Alpine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, California is 85.7% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $167,099 in Alpine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, California is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
299% more expensive in Alpine
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Alpine, CA
Compared to Merrillville, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.7% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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