East Chicago, IN vs Sumter, SC
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
Sumter
72.5
#885 nationally
East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 25). East Chicago leads in crime level (22.6 vs 30.1). Sumter leads in median household income ($48,900 vs $39,434).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Chicago, IN | Sumter, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#215) | 72.5 (#885) |
| Population | 25,830 | 42,766 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,375 | $207,039 |
| Median Household Income | $39,434 | $48,900 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 22.6 | 30.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+4.9 |
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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C-
72.5 Score
Sumter, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,039
Population
42,766
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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