Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Dayton, Ohio


The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 19.1% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,670 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Dayton
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Dayton, OH
Compared to Merrillville, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% lower
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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