East Chicago, IN vs Hyattsville, MD
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
Hyattsville
67.8
#1380 nationally
Hyattsville leads in median household income ($90,329 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 130). East Chicago leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 33.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Hyattsville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 67.8 (#1380) |
| Population | 25,830 | 20,662 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $404,667 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $90,329 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 33.8 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 18.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+75.2 |
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+
67.8 Score
Hyattsville, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,667
Population
20,662
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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