Cost of Living in Merrillville, IN
Population: 36,343 | Indiana
91
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Merrillville is 9% less expensive than the national average.
99
Housing
64
Home Values
102
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $64,791
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -14%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,304/mo
- Median Home Value
- $194,000
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $1,190/mo
Everyday Prices in Merrillville
BLS Average Prices for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.20
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🥚
$2.61
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+4% vs US
🥛
$4.20
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+4% vs US
🍞
$1.93
Bread (white)
per lb
+4% vs US
🍗
$4.32
Chicken breast
per lb
+4% vs US
⚡
$0.15
Electricity
per kWh
-23% vs US