East Chicago, IN vs Gastonia, NC
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.
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 23). Gastonia leads in median household income ($58,047 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Gastonia, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 67.9 (#1368) |
| Population | 25,830 | 83,942 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $279,555 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $58,047 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 23.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+25.0 |
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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D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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