Danville, 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.
Danville
78.3
#183 nationally
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
East Chicago leads in crime level (22.6 vs 46.1). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 30). Danville leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, IL | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.3 (#183) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 28,206 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,422 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $42,424 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 46.1 | 22.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.7 | D+5.6 |
C+
78.3 Score
Danville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$84,422
Population
28,206
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
30
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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