East Chicago, IN vs Normal, 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
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Normal leads in crime level (9.0 vs 22.6). Normal leads in median household income ($63,965 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 76.8 (#316) |
| Population | 25,830 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+4.9 |
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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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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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