East Chicago, IN vs Livonia, MI
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
Livonia
75.4
#465 nationally
Livonia leads in crime level (6.2 vs 22.6). Livonia leads in median household income ($92,458 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Livonia, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 75.4 (#465) |
| Population | 25,830 | 92,185 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $319,165 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $92,458 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 6.2 |
| 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+29.0 |
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
75.4 Score
Livonia, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,165
Population
92,185
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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