Merrillville, Indiana vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 1.7% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $94,362 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
11% cheaper in Columbus
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Merrillville, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.1% lower
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