East Chicago, IN vs Lakeland, FL
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
Lakeland
71.5
#975 nationally
Lakeland leads in crime level (8.3 vs 22.6). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 35). Lakeland leads in median household income ($58,290 vs $39,434).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Lakeland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 71.5 (#975) |
| Population | 25,830 | 122,264 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $312,574 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $58,290 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+20.7 |
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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71.5 Score
Lakeland, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$312,574
Population
122,264
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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