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Merrillville, IN vs Dolton, IL

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Are people in Dolton older or younger than people in Merrillville?
- The Median Age in Dolton is 1.2 years younger than in Merrillville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dolton or Merrillville?
- Dolton housing costs are 35.9% less expensive than Merrillville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dolton or Merrillville?
- The average commute for residents of Dolton is 11.7 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 Dolton?
Dolton, IL is located south of Chicago in Cook County and is a great place to explore all that the region has to offer such as shopping at the Lincoln Mall or the I-94 Plaza Shopping Center, or enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants nearby.

 Merrillville, INDolton, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,588329,725,481
 Median Income$61,230  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$219,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock15.5%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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Reviews for Dolton    3 Reviews

Every year there is at least one major crime in this city. From robbing stores, and banks, to murder, this city is welcoming some people who come from Chicago city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since July 1999 and when I decided to move out on my own, I knew that although I did like aspects of the city of Chicago, I didn't want to live there.   More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in Dolton for 17 years, and the neighborhood has changed tremendously in the last 5. This was once a nice south suburban neighborhood until they moved all of  More

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