What is a pro or con of living in Lake Zurich, Illinoiscompared to Merrillville, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Lake Zurich.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Zurich, Illinois copmared to Merrillville, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Merrillville, Indiana should increase to $61,604 in Lake Zurich, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MERRILLVILLE vs. LAKE ZURICH
Cost of Living Comparison

Merrillville, Indiana vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 23.2% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $61,604 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in Merrillville, Indiana

Merrillville, IN vs. Lake Zurich, IL

Compared to Merrillville, Lake Zurich is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

120.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

2.0% higher

Health

2.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Merrillville, Indiana vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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