DeSoto, TX 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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
DeSoto leads in median household income ($81,736 vs $62,221). Merrillville leads in crime level (7.8 vs 8.9). Merrillville leads in cost of living index (94 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 55,740 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+5.6 |
C-
70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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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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