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Madison Heights, MI vs Merrillville, IN

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Are people in Merrillville older or younger than people in Madison Heights?
- The Median Age in Merrillville is 2.3 years younger than in Madison Heights.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merrillville or Madison Heights?
- Merrillville housing costs are 13.4% more expensive than Madison Heights housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merrillville or Madison Heights?
- The average commute for residents of Merrillville is 3.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Madison Heights.

Things to do in Madison Heights?
Madison Heights, MI is located in Oakland County and is known for its diverse residential areas full of single family homes as well as larger apartment complexes. Its many parks make Madison Heights perfect for families looking for plenty of outdoor activities or professionals who need easy access Downtown Detroit or nearby suburbs like Royal Oak Township and Ferndale.

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

 Madison Heights, MIMerrillville, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,196329,725,481
 Median Income$58,537  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$193,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.27  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Madison Heights    1 Reviews
andrew · Madison Heights, MI
Madison Heights...shop till you drop.
Over 18 years ago

I've lived here for 6 years; moved here from Port Huron (a small town in the thumb) after living briefly in Boston. Upside: Good tax base: lots and lots of retail  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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