Population
East Chicago
26,158
Vicksburg
20,944
Median Income
East Chicago
$41,071
Vicksburg
$42,484
Home Value
East Chicago
$92,400
Vicksburg
$117,000
Rent
East Chicago
$820
Vicksburg
$857
Crime Rate
East Chicago
8.26
Vicksburg
6.17
Cost of Living
East Chicago
73.1
Vicksburg
77.8
Avg Temp
East Chicago
N/A
Vicksburg
N/A
Unemployment
East Chicago
7.9%
Vicksburg
8.2%
How Similar Are East Chicago & Vicksburg?
Vicksburg is East Chicago's #18 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
East Chicago
26,158
Vicksburg
20,944
East Chicago has a 20% larger population than Vicksburg.
Violent Crime
East Chicago
8.26
Vicksburg
6.17
East Chicago has a 25% higher violent crime than Vicksburg.
Property Crime
East Chicago
15.90
Vicksburg
38.11
Vicksburg's property crime is significantly higher than East Chicago's — 58% difference.
Political Leaning
East Chicago
46.5%
Vicksburg
51.4%
East Chicago leans Democratic while Vicksburg leans Republican.
Unemployment
East Chicago
7.9%
Vicksburg
8.2%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 4% difference.
Median Income
East Chicago
$41,071
Vicksburg
$42,484
Both cities have similar median income — just a 3% difference.
Home Values
East Chicago
$92,400
Vicksburg
$117,000
Vicksburg has a 21% higher home values than East Chicago.
Education
East Chicago
6.5%
Vicksburg
16.4%
Vicksburg's education is significantly higher than East Chicago's — 61% difference.
Demographics
East Chicago
16.1%
Vicksburg
22.9%
Vicksburg has a 30% higher demographics than East Chicago.
Cost of Living
East Chicago
73.1
Vicksburg
77.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 6% difference.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. East Chicago and Vicksburg share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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East Chicago
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Vicksburg
East Chicago leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — East Chicago leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDVicksburg has a fair market rent (2br) of $953 vs $1,317 in East Chicago (38% lower). Vicksburg has a fair market rent (1br) of $805 vs $1,082 in East Chicago (34% lower). East Chicago scores 62.8 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 71.7 in Vicksburg.
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSVicksburg has a owner-occupied of 57.8% compared to 44.1% in East Chicago. Vicksburg has a single-family homes of 65.7% compared to 50.2% in East Chicago. Vicksburg has a median home value of $117,000 vs $92,400 in East Chicago (21% higher).
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — East Chicago leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEast Chicago has a work from home of 3.9% compared to 0.5% in Vicksburg. East Chicago has a government sector of 46.3% compared to 32.7% in Vicksburg. East Chicago has a private sector of 98.1% compared to 77.7% in Vicksburg.
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Crime & Safety — Vicksburg leads
Source: FBI UCREast Chicago has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 1.44 compared to 4.80 in Vicksburg. East Chicago has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 9.20 compared to 29.32 in Vicksburg. East Chicago has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 15.90 compared to 38.11 in Vicksburg.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education — Vicksburg leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauVicksburg has a bachelor's degree or higher of 16.4% compared to 6.5% in East Chicago. Vicksburg has a high school diploma or higher of 37.1% compared to 32.2% in East Chicago.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEast Chicago has a population of 26,158, about 1.2x the size of Vicksburg (20,944). East Chicago skews younger with a median age of 36.5 vs 39.0.
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Black
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East Chicago
Vicksburg
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearby Hospitals
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Transportation & Commute — East Chicago leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEast Chicago has a work from home of 3.9% compared to 0.5% in Vicksburg. East Chicago has a bicycle of 0.6% compared to 0.1% in Vicksburg. East Chicago has a public transit of 0.8% compared to 0.3% in Vicksburg.
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