Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 90.9% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $198,350 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Seattle
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Merrillville, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.9% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  379.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher

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