Fresno, CA vs Hammond, 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.
Fresno
66.6
#1521 nationally
Hammond
76.8
#311 nationally
Hammond leads in cost of living index (87 vs 123). Fresno leads in median household income ($63,001 vs $52,368). Hammond leads in walk score (52 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fresno, CA | Hammond, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1521) | 76.8 (#311) |
| Population | 545,716 | 76,193 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,993 | $178,835 |
| Median Household Income | $63,001 | $52,368 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 20.1 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+5.6 |
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66.6 Score
Fresno, CA
Major California city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$390,993
Population
545,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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76.8 Score
Hammond, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$178,835
Population
76,193
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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