East Ridge, TN vs Portage, IN
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 Ridge
72.6
#856 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.3). East Ridge leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 28.7 min). Portage leads in median household income ($71,317 vs $53,103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Ridge, TN | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#856) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 21,961 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,885 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $53,103 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that East Ridge has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.6 Score
East Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$258,885
Population
21,961
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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