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Merrillville, IN vs Lowell, IN

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Lowell or Merrillville?
- Lowell housing costs are 24.7% more expensive than Merrillville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lowell or Merrillville?
- The average commute for residents of Lowell is 9.4 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 Lowell?
Lowell IN is a small town nestled along Beaver Creek northwest Indiana near Interstate 65 with an approximate population 3000-3500 providing locals easy access Chicago lakeshore Chicago suburbs Marshall county recreation department provides plenty indoor outdoor opportunities spend day boating swimming playing softball enjoying park..

 Merrillville, INLowell, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,569329,725,481
 Median Income$61,230  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$219,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%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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