Merrillville, Indiana vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 27.8% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $193,427 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Burlington
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Merrillville, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  38.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher