East Chicago, IN vs Universal City, 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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 22.6). Universal City leads in median household income ($71,287 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 25,830 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+9.8 |
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
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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