Merrillville, Indiana vs. Sebastian, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sebastian, Florida is 11.0% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,518 in Sebastian, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sebastian, Florida is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Sebastian
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Sebastian, FL
Compared to Merrillville, Sebastian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower