Friendswood, 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.
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Merrillville
72.6
#860 nationally
Friendswood leads in crime level (2.8 vs 7.8). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $62,221). Merrillville leads in cost of living index (94 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Friendswood, TX | Merrillville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#720) | 72.6 (#860) |
| Population | 40,826 | 36,347 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,253 | $246,742 |
| Median Household Income | $121,301 | $62,221 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+5.6 |
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73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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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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