Merrillville, Indiana vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 91.8% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $95,904 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in New York
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. New York, NY
Compared to Merrillville, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.8% 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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.6% higher
  Commute
  93.7% higher
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher