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Merrillville, IN vs Indianola, IA

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Are people in Indianola older or younger than people in Merrillville?
- The Median Age in Indianola is 3.3 years younger than in Merrillville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Indianola or Merrillville?
- Indianola housing costs are 18.0% more expensive than Merrillville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Indianola or Merrillville?
- The average commute for residents of Indianola is 6.3 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 Indianola?
Indianola, IA is located in Warren County in Iowa with a population around 14 thousand people. Indianola's downtown area offers plenty of shopping options with unique stores like Country Junction Antiques & Collectibles or The Nest Boutique & Gifts along with some great restaurants like El Charro Mexican Restaurant or Jitters Coffeehouse & Cafe. Indianola also hosts several annual events such as their Fourth of July celebration or their Summer Concert Series at Pickard Park which draw visitors from all over Iowa each year.

 Merrillville, INIndianola, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,544329,725,481
 Median Income$61,230  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$219,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Indianola    1 Reviews

I have lived in Indianola over 10 years. The community is growing, friendly and homes/yards are mostly well-kept. We feel generally safe here. Schools are a priority  More

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