Merrillville, Indiana vs. Garland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garland, Texas is 13.4% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,712 in Garland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garland, Texas is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Garland
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Garland, TX
Compared to Merrillville, Garland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher