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Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Fontana, California

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 43.1% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,559 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
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• Overall, Fontana, California is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Fontana
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Fontana, CA
Compared to Merrillville, Fontana is:
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  43.1% higher
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  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.4% higher
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  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
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  Personal
  3.2% lower
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