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

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Are people in Homewood older or younger than people in Merrillville?
- The Median Age in Homewood is 0.5 years older than in Merrillville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Homewood or Merrillville?
- Homewood housing costs are 2.8% more expensive than Merrillville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Homewood or Merrillville?
- The average commute for residents of Homewood is 3.9 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 Homewood?
Homewood, IL is a pleasant village southeast of Chicago featuring several spectacular spots such as Flossmoor Country Club perfect for exploring or Sedge Meadow Woods ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Homewood Arts Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Merrillville, INHomewood, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,716329,725,481
 Median Income$61,230  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$219,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.29  Unlock26.38
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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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Reviews for Homewood    2 Reviews
Taura · Homewood, IL
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Over 12 years ago

Homewood used to be a nice place to live but now there are alot of burglaries and the police isn't doing much about  More

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Chicagoan · Chicago, IL
It'll always be my home....
Over 19 years ago

Even though I've left the Chicago area to move out west, I won't forget about where I was born & raised - Home Sweet Homewood! As part of the oft-overlooked Southern  More

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