Merrillville, Indiana vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 3.9% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,934 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Baltimore
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Merrillville, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower