Cleveland, OH 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.
Cleveland
77.5
#240 nationally
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
East Chicago leads in median household income ($39,434 vs $35,562). East Chicago leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 24.2 min). Cleveland leads in walk score (57 vs 56).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cleveland, OH | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#240) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 367,991 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,759 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $35,562 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 56 |
| Crime Level | High | 22.6 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+5.6 |
C+
77.5 Score
Cleveland, OH
Rust Belt renaissance on Lake Erie
Median Home
$116,759
Population
367,991
Crime
High
Schools
C-
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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