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Lima, OH vs Merrillville, IN

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Highlights
Are people in Merrillville older or younger than people in Lima?
- The Median Age in Merrillville is 4.4 years older than in Lima.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merrillville or Lima?
- Merrillville housing costs are 80.4% more expensive than Lima housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merrillville or Lima?
- The average commute for residents of Merrillville is 10.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lima.

Things to do in Lima?
Lima, Ohio lies within Allen County giving tourists leisure areas such as Uniopolis Community Complex combined with employment opportunities at Mercy Health St Rita’s along with entertainment opportunities at Cinema 8 Grandview Heights.

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

 Lima, OHMerrillville, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,196329,725,481
 Median Income$37,668  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$121,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

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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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