East Chicago, IN vs Mauldin, SC

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

vs

Mauldin

73.5

#725 nationally

Mauldin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 22.6). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 20). Mauldin leads in median household income ($75,565 vs $39,434).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric East Chicago, IN Mauldin, SC
WhereAtHome Score 77.8 (#215) 73.5 (#725)
Population 25,830 28,010
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $129,375 $299,697
Median Household Income $39,434 $75,565
Average Commute 22.9 min 21.4 min
Walk Score 56 20
Crime Level 22.6 6.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+5.6 R+22.2