Merrillville, Indiana vs. Kouts, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kouts, Indiana is 12.7% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,371 in Kouts, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kouts, Indiana is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Kouts
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Kouts, IN
Compared to Merrillville, Kouts is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower