Chicago Heights, IL vs Munster, 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
Munster
78.5
#175 nationally
Munster leads in crime level (1.4 vs 33.8). Munster leads in median household income ($101,851 vs $56,755). Chicago Heights leads in walk score (51 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicago Heights, IL | Munster, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#483) | 78.5 (#175) |
| Population | 26,184 | 23,614 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $177,224 | $358,851 |
| Median Household Income | $56,755 | $101,851 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 33.8 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 103 |
| 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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78.5 Score
Munster, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,851
Population
23,614
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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