Clovis, CA vs Merrillville, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Clovis
68.9
#1270 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Clovis leads in walk score (37 vs 23). Clovis leads in median household income ($98,554 vs $62,221). Merrillville leads in cost of living index (94 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clovis, CA | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1270) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 125,826 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,300 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $98,554 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+5.6 |
D+
68.9 Score
Clovis, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$521,300
Population
125,826
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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C-
72.6 Score
Merrillville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$246,742
Population
36,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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