Bloomingdale, IL vs Hammond, 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.
Bloomingdale
74.1
#633 nationally
Hammond
76.8
#311 nationally
Bloomingdale leads in crime level (2.0 vs 20.3). Bloomingdale leads in median household income ($96,779 vs $52,368). Hammond leads in cost of living index (87 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomingdale, IL | Hammond, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#633) | 76.8 (#311) |
| Population | 22,298 | 76,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $442,218 | $178,835 |
| Median Household Income | $96,779 | $52,368 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+5.6 |
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74.1 Score
Bloomingdale, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$442,218
Population
22,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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76.8 Score
Hammond, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$178,835
Population
76,193
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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