Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Berkeley, California


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 171.1% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $8,133 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
501% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Merrillville, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.1% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  703.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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