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Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs San Jose, California

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 144.6% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $256,843 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
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• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in San Jose
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Merrillville, San Jose is:
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  144.6% higher
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  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  572.7% higher
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  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  61.5% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
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  Personal
  0.6% higher
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