East Chicago, IN vs Joliet, 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
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Joliet leads in crime level (9.6 vs 22.6). Joliet leads in median household income ($84,971 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 25,830 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+1.6 |
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
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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