Merrillville, IN vs Schaumburg, IL
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
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.8). Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 23). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $62,221).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merrillville, IN | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#860) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 36,347 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $62,221 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+42.0 |
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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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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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