Brooklyn Center, MN 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.
Brooklyn Center
69.6
#1181 nationally
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 31). Brooklyn Center leads in median household income ($70,692 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 31,688 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 22.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+5.6 |
D+
69.6 Score
Brooklyn Center, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,111
Population
31,688
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
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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