Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Merrillville, Indiana


The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 4.6% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $125,027 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Merrillville, IN
Compared to Springfield, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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