Merrillville, Indiana vs. Bolingbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bolingbrook, Illinois is 7.2% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,584 in Bolingbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bolingbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Bolingbrook
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Bolingbrook, IL
Compared to Merrillville, Bolingbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower