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Merrillville, IN vs Chicago Ridge, IL

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Are people in Chicago Ridge older or younger than people in Merrillville?
- The Median Age in Chicago Ridge is 3.0 years younger than in Merrillville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Chicago Ridge or Merrillville?
- Chicago Ridge housing costs are 8.6% less expensive than Merrillville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Chicago Ridge or Merrillville?
- The average commute for residents of Chicago Ridge is 5.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Merrillville.

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

Things to do in Chicago Ridge?
Chicago Ridge, IL is a suburd located southwest of Chicago providing newcomers with plentiful leisure options such as trying out the go kart racing at Funtopia or taking walks at Freedom Park ideal for picnics; other places to visit there include Hillside Strangler Skate Boarding Complex where skateboarding enthusiasts perform amazing stunts on ramps and half pipes.

 Merrillville, INChicago Ridge, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,413329,725,481
 Median Income$61,230  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$219,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.29  Unlock26.38
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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