Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Bangor, Maine


The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 4.4% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,672 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Bangor
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Bangor, ME
Compared to Merrillville, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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