Merrillville, Indiana vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 23.0% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $172,173 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Providence
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Merrillville, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher

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