Travel Nursing in Merrillville, IN

Travel nursing in Merrillville, IN — what it costs to live there and 4 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Merrillville

4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Merrillville

Prices in Indiana run 7% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall93.37% lower
Housing73.926% lower
Utilities85.514% lower
Groceries and goods95.54% lower
Services99.1at the national average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Merrillville

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,030HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,190HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,440HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,770HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,561Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Indiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a Indiana nursing license?
Indiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Merrillville expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Indiana runs housing 26% below and utilities 14% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Merrillville?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Merrillville is $1,190 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 4 furnished places here.