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East Chicago, IN vs Merrillville, IN

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Are people in Merrillville older or younger than people in East Chicago?
- The Median Age in Merrillville is 2.9 years older than in East Chicago.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merrillville or East Chicago?
- Merrillville housing costs are 85.5% more expensive than East Chicago housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merrillville or East Chicago?
- The average commute for residents of Merrillville is 3.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of East Chicago.

Things to do in East Chicago?
East Chicago IN lies just south of Gary Indiana on Lake Michigan's shoreline. Since its beginning in 1993 East Chicago has been known for its steel mills but today it offers more than that - featuring large retail stores like Target or Home Depot as well as cultural landmarks like Wolf Lake Park or Marktown Historic District which preserve East Chicago's colorful past while inspiring present generations to enjoy all that this diverse community has to offer

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

 East Chicago, INMerrillville, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,196329,725,481
 Median Income$37,807  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$118,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.66  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for East Chicago    2 Reviews
Bp · East Chicago, IN
Ridiculous state to live in
Over 15 years ago

Do not move to East Chicado Indiana. No jobs high crimes and many Chicagoans out here now. I would'nt say that's a bad thing because the kids that are born and raise in  More

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Bp · Norfolk, VA
Stay Away!!!
Over 16 years ago

I was born and raise in East Chicago, In. and over the years I have seen vast decay of a once very vibrant and beautiful city...crime is out of control...the politics  More

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Reviews for Merrillville    3 Reviews
Edna · Indianapolis, IN
Nope
Over 5 years ago

too close to Gary with that  More

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Vernon · Merrillville, IN
Good place to raise a family
Over 13 years ago

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

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Abhd · Crown Point, IN
Ok place to visit but I wouldn't want to live here
Over 20 years ago

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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