Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Ford Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Ford Heights, Illinois is 7.5% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,246 in Ford Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ford Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Ford Heights
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Ford Heights, IL
Compared to Merrillville, Ford Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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