Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Richmond, Indiana


The cost of living in Richmond, Indiana is 24.6% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $37,713 in Richmond, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Indiana is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Richmond
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Richmond, IN
Compared to Merrillville, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower

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