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Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Los Angeles, California

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 100.5% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $150,341 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Merrillville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  100.5% higher
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  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  362.3% higher
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  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  76.8% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
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  Personal
  0.3% higher
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