Merrillville, Indiana vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 6.9% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $83,754 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Springfield
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Merrillville, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower