Madera, 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.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Madera leads in walk score (42 vs 23). Merrillville leads in crime level (7.8 vs 10.8). Merrillville leads in cost of living index (94 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 68,079 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+5.6 |
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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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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