East Chicago, IN vs Terrell, TX
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
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 22.6). Terrell leads in median household income ($61,513 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 25,830 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that East Chicago has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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