Merrillville, Indiana vs. Crown Point, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crown Point, Indiana is 10.6% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,290 in Crown Point, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crown Point, Indiana is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Crown Point
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Crown Point, IN
Compared to Merrillville, Crown Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher