Tinley Park, Illinois vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 15.1% cheaper than Tinley Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,464 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Tinley Park, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Tinley Park, Illinois
Tinley Park, IL vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Tinley Park, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower