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Michigan City, IN vs Merrillville, IN

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Are people in Merrillville older or younger than people in Michigan City?
- The Median Age in Merrillville is 2.2 years older than in Michigan City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merrillville or Michigan City?
- Merrillville housing costs are 47.4% more expensive than Michigan City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merrillville or Michigan City?
- The average commute for residents of Merrillville is 7.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Michigan City.

Things to do in Michigan City?
Michigan City IN sits northwest South Bend famed principally for its abundance outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores.

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

 Michigan City, INMerrillville, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,196329,725,481
 Median Income$47,197  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$148,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.65  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Michigan City    5 Reviews
John · Michigan City, IN
RUST BELT OASIS
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Michigan City for over 10 years now(March 2020) and am a native of Northwest Indiana (40 years.) Michigan City is an older town, on Lake Michigan ESE of  More

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Eugene · Clearwater, FL
A nice place to visit.
Over 8 years ago

My in-laws live there. I love to visit the place. Nice people. The city has everything, malls, restaurants, cafes. It's very close to the nature. It's cold in the  More

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ryan · Michigan City, IN
Overall, not good.
Over 15 years ago

HUMID and HOT in the June,July, August and bone chilling cold in Dec and Jan. Snow is just crazy...the lake effect snow machine comes right down off lake michigan and  More

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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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