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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Matteson, IL vs Merrillville, IN

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Are people in Merrillville older or younger than people in Matteson?
- The Median Age in Merrillville is 4.3 years younger than in Matteson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merrillville or Matteson?
- Merrillville housing costs are 7.7% less expensive than Matteson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merrillville or Matteson?
- The average commute for residents of Merrillville is 7.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Matteson.

Things to do in Matteson?
Matteson, IL is a delightful village south of Chicago boasting many amazing landmarks such as Richton Square displaying its unique atmosphere or Link Bridges Forest Nature Preserve ideal for outdoor activities; people can also join in the remarkable Arts & Music Festival highlighting traditional foods and plenty entertainment every June.

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

 Matteson, ILMerrillville, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,196329,725,481
 Median Income$85,332  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$237,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.01  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Matteson    2 Reviews
Shy · Matteson, IL
Myra Rates School Sucks
Over 5 years ago

Some of the teachers are very mean to the students. My grand daughter faithful do her remote learning. She moved the camera off of me for one second while i was  More

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Corine · Matteson, IL
Quality of Life in Matteson, IL
Over 17 years ago

We are diverse community with many amenities within our neighborhood such as a new shopping mall, many elementary schools, and a new middle school. Our neighboring  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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