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Merrillville, IN vs Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Fort Lauderdale older or younger than people in Merrillville?
- The Median Age in Fort Lauderdale is 4.2 years older than in Merrillville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Lauderdale or Merrillville?
- Fort Lauderdale housing costs are 137.4% more expensive than Merrillville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Lauderdale or Merrillville?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Lauderdale is 0.9 minutes shorter 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 Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale, Florida is an exciting destination, boasting beautiful beaches and plenty of attractions. Visitors can explore the Everglades National Park or take a boat ride through Intracoastal Waterway. There's something for everyone - from stunning art galleries and museums to trendy restaurants and nightlife spots. For those who prefer outdoors activities, there's always fishing, surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding nearby. With so much to do and see, Fort Lauderdale makes for an unforgettable experience!

 Merrillville, INFort Lauderdale, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock182,247329,725,481
 Median Income$61,230  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$219,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%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 Fort Lauderdale    64 Reviews

Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things  More

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Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter  More

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Over 10 years ago

My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't  More

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