Bethany, OK 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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Bethany leads in walk score (47 vs 23). Bethany leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 31.7 min). Bethany leads in crime level (5.7 vs 7.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 20,369 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+5.6 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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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