Jackson, MI 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.
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Merrillville leads in crime level (7.8 vs 29.1). Jackson leads in walk score (47 vs 23). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 30,854 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | D+5.6 |
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74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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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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