East Chicago, IN vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
East Chicago leads in cost of living index (82 vs 110). Springfield leads in median household income ($47,677 vs $39,434). Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 22.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 25,830 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+8.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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