Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Appleton, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Appleton, Wisconsin is 4.2% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,843 in Appleton, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Appleton, Wisconsin is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
20% cheaper in Appleton
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Appleton, WI
Compared to Merrillville, Appleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.