Cost of Living Calculator - Wheeling, Illinois vs Merrillville, Indiana


The cost of living in Merrillville, Indiana is 11.4% cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,305 in Merrillville, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrillville, Indiana is cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Merrillville
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs Merrillville, IN
Compared to Wheeling, Merrillville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.