Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 19.5% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $3,584 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Merrillville, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  51.8% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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