Merrillville, Indiana vs. Ashburn, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashburn, Virginia is 70.8% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $85,381 in Ashburn, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashburn, Virginia is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Ashburn
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Ashburn, VA
Compared to Merrillville, Ashburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher