Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 13.8% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,677 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Rockford
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Merrillville, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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