East Chicago, IN vs Hanover Park, IL
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
Hanover Park
76.9
#296 nationally
Hanover Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 22.6). Hanover Park leads in median household income ($88,460 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Hanover Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 76.9 (#296) |
| Population | 25,830 | 36,165 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $338,429 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $88,460 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+42.0 |
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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C
76.9 Score
Hanover Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,429
Population
36,165
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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