Westminster, South Carolina vs. Merrillville, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 9.9% more expensive than Westminster, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $137,344 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is more expensive than Westminster, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Merrillville
than in Westminster, South Carolina
Westminster, SC vs. Merrillville, IN
Compared to Westminster, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher