Anderson, IN vs East Chicago, 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.
Anderson
77.8
#213 nationally
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
Anderson leads in crime level (11.5 vs 22.6). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 34). Anderson leads in median household income ($44,974 vs $39,434).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, IN | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#213) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 55,199 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,016 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $44,974 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 22.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.9 | D+5.6 |
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77.8 Score
Anderson, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$137,016
Population
55,199
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C+
77.8 Score
East Chicago, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,375
Population
25,830
Crime
High
Walk Score
56
Midwest
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