Michigan City, IN vs Waukegan, 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.
Michigan City
79.2
#139 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Michigan City leads in crime level (8.0 vs 12.2). Waukegan leads in median household income ($66,077 vs $51,554). Michigan City leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Michigan City, IN | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.2 (#139) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 31,659 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,167 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $51,554 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.1 | D+20.8 |
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79.2 Score
Michigan City, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$194,167
Population
31,659
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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