Merrillville, Indiana vs. Dyer, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dyer, Indiana is 12.2% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,086 in Dyer, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dyer, Indiana is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Dyer
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Dyer, IN
Compared to Merrillville, Dyer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower