Cost of Living Calculator - Merrillville, Indiana vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 9.7% cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $45,165 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrillville, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Merrillville, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, IN vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Merrillville, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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