Merrillville, Indiana vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 34.2% more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $139,613 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Merrillville, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher