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Cheektowaga, NY vs Merrillville, IN

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Are people in Merrillville older or younger than people in Cheektowaga?
- The Median Age in Merrillville is 2.0 years younger than in Cheektowaga.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merrillville or Cheektowaga?
- Merrillville housing costs are 15.9% more expensive than Cheektowaga housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merrillville or Cheektowaga?
- The average commute for residents of Merrillville is 7.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cheektowaga.

Things to do in Cheektowaga?
Cheektowaga, New York lies south-east of Buffalo and provides a classic small-town experience with plenty of local shops and restaurants along Transit Road or Harlem Road as well as multiple golf courses for more experienced players.

Things to do in Merrillville?
Merrillville IN lies on Lake Michigan northwest corner Indiana making great location live work play filled activities entertainment that family can enjoy

 Cheektowaga, NYMerrillville, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,196329,725,481
 Median Income$59,935  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$189,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.54  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Merrillville    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

too close to Gary with that  More

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Just thirty minuits from Chicago . Good schools. Low cost of  More

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Reasonable cost of living and fairly safe. Also close to Chitown so the cultural stuff is there. Shopping is run of the mill brand name franchises, nothing too  More

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