Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs St. Louis, Missouri


The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 5.9% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $2,845 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs St. Louis, MO
Compared to Merrillville, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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