Merrillville, Indiana vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 10.2% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,119 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Fort Myers
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Merrillville, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower