Carlisle, PA 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.
Carlisle
76
#392 nationally
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
Carlisle leads in crime level (4.6 vs 22.6). Carlisle leads in median household income ($55,756 vs $39,434). Carlisle leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlisle, PA | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#392) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 22,341 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,332 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $55,756 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 22.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.4 | D+5.6 |
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76 Score
Carlisle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,332
Population
22,341
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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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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