Merrillville, IN vs Walnut, CA
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.
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.8). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $62,221). Merrillville leads in cost of living index (94 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merrillville, IN | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#860) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 36,347 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $62,221 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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