East Chicago, IN vs Golden Valley, MN
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
Golden Valley
75.7
#424 nationally
Golden Valley leads in crime level (1.8 vs 22.6). Golden Valley leads in median household income ($110,026 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Golden Valley, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 75.7 (#424) |
| Population | 25,830 | 21,211 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $446,491 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $110,026 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+42.6 |
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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C
75.7 Score
Golden Valley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$446,491
Population
21,211
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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