East Chicago, IN vs Laurel, 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
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in median household income ($92,035 vs $39,434). Laurel leads in crime level (10.8 vs 22.6). East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 25,830 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+13.9 |
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
66.4 Score
Laurel, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,130
Population
29,400
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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