Merrillville, IN vs Nicholasville, KY
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
Nicholasville
73.9
#661 nationally
Nicholasville leads in crime level (3.1 vs 7.8). Nicholasville leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 31.7 min). Nicholasville leads in walk score (27 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merrillville, IN | Nicholasville, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#860) | 73.9 (#661) |
| Population | 36,347 | 32,425 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $328,028 |
| Median Household Income | $62,221 | $61,832 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+35.9 |
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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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73.9 Score
Nicholasville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,028
Population
32,425
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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