Merrillville, Indiana vs. Mapleton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mapleton, Maine is 7.7% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,132 in Mapleton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mapleton, Maine is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Mapleton
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Mapleton, ME
Compared to Merrillville, Mapleton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower