Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Lake Station, Indiana


The cost of living in Lake Station, Indiana is 10.2% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,328 in Lake Station, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Station, Indiana is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lake Station
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Lake Station, IN
Compared to Merrillville, Lake Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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