Lubbock, 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.
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Merrillville leads in crime level (7.8 vs 22.5). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 31.7 min). Lubbock leads in walk score (39 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lubbock, TX | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#290) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 266,878 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,191 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $58,734 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | D+5.6 |
C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
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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