East Chicago, IN vs Westmont, 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
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in crime level (1.5 vs 22.6). Westmont leads in median household income ($82,519 vs $39,434). East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 74.6 (#578) |
| Population | 25,830 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+13.3 |
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
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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