Chicago Heights, IL 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.
Chicago Heights
75.2
#483 nationally
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
East Chicago leads in crime level (22.6 vs 33.8). Chicago Heights leads in median household income ($56,755 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicago Heights, IL | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#483) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 26,184 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $177,224 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $56,755 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 33.8 | 22.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+5.6 |
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75.2 Score
Chicago Heights, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$177,224
Population
26,184
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
51
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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