Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 17.1% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,201 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Gary
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Gary, IN
Compared to Merrillville, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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