Arlington, VA 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 151). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 56).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 238,643 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 56 |
| Crime Level | Low | 22.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+5.6 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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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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