Merrillville, IN vs Winchester, 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
Winchester
75.2
#498 nationally
Winchester leads in crime level (4.5 vs 7.8). Winchester leads in walk score (36 vs 23). Winchester leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Merrillville, IN | Winchester, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#860) | 75.2 (#498) |
| Population | 36,347 | 19,254 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $254,877 |
| Median Household Income | $62,221 | $50,982 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+35.3 |
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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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75.2 Score
Winchester, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,877
Population
19,254
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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