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

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Are people in Itasca older or younger than people in Merrillville?
- The Median Age in Itasca is 6.5 years older than in Merrillville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Itasca or Merrillville?
- Itasca housing costs are 54.4% more expensive than Merrillville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Itasca or Merrillville?
- The average commute for residents of Itasca is 1.6 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 Itasca?
Itasca is an incorporated township located in DuPage County, Illinois offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby Glendale Lake offers amazing views close by. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine perfectfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

 Merrillville, INItasca, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,623329,725,481
 Median Income$61,230  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$219,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Itasca    2 Reviews
vicki · Itasca, IL
Weather
Over 17 years ago

Summer is hot and very humid - great for dry skin. Winter gets extremely cold, moderate snow, very few blizzards, mostly just bitter cold. Spring and Fall are short,  More

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Jeff · Itasca, IL
Crime in Itasca
Over 19 years ago

Very low crime rate and active police patrols. Quiet  More

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