East Chicago, IN vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in median household income ($80,352 vs $39,434). Williston leads in crime level (12.0 vs 22.6). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 25,830 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston 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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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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