Population
Greenville
28,833
East Chicago
26,158
Median Income
Greenville
$36,297
East Chicago
$41,071
Home Value
Greenville
$100,800
East Chicago
$92,400
Rent
Greenville
$824
East Chicago
$820
Crime Rate
Greenville
2.84
East Chicago
8.26
Cost of Living
Greenville
72.5
East Chicago
73.1
Avg Temp
Greenville
N/A
East Chicago
N/A
Unemployment
Greenville
10.2%
East Chicago
7.9%
How Similar Are Greenville & East Chicago?
East Chicago is Greenville's #15 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Greenville
28,833
East Chicago
26,158
Both cities have similar populations — Greenville at 28,833 and East Chicago at 26,158.
Violent Crime
Greenville
2.84
East Chicago
8.26
East Chicago's violent crime is significantly higher than Greenville's — 66% difference.
Property Crime
Greenville
62.05
East Chicago
15.90
Greenville's property crime is significantly higher than East Chicago's — 74% difference.
Political Leaning
Greenville
32.0%
East Chicago
46.5%
Both cities lean Democratic, but East Chicago has a stronger Democratic lean (31% difference).
Unemployment
Greenville
10.2%
East Chicago
7.9%
Greenville has a 22% higher unemployment than East Chicago.
Median Income
Greenville
$36,297
East Chicago
$41,071
East Chicago has a 12% higher median income than Greenville.
Home Values
Greenville
$100,800
East Chicago
$92,400
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Greenville
13.5%
East Chicago
6.5%
Greenville's education is significantly higher than East Chicago's — 52% difference.
Demographics
Greenville
15.7%
East Chicago
16.1%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 3% difference.
Cost of Living
Greenville
72.5
East Chicago
73.1
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 1% difference.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Greenville and East Chicago share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Greenville leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDGreenville has a fair market rent (2br) of $842 vs $1,317 in East Chicago (36% lower). Greenville has a fair market rent (1br) of $768 vs $1,082 in East Chicago (29% lower). East Chicago scores 62.8 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 69.5 in Greenville.
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Housing Market — Greenville leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSGreenville has a single-family homes of 76.2% compared to 50.2% in East Chicago. Greenville has a owner-occupied of 51.0% compared to 44.1% in East Chicago. Greenville has a median home value of $100,800 vs $92,400 in East Chicago (9% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — East Chicago leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEast Chicago has a work from home of 3.9% compared to 2.7% in Greenville. East Chicago has a unemployment rate of 7.9% compared to 10.2% in Greenville. East Chicago has a government sector of 46.3% compared to 37.5% in Greenville.
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Crime & Safety — East Chicago leads
Source: FBI UCREast Chicago has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 1.44 compared to 29.31 in Greenville. East Chicago has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 15.90 compared to 62.05 in Greenville. East Chicago has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 9.20 compared to 30.28 in Greenville.
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Schools & Education — Greenville leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauGreenville has a bachelor's degree or higher of 13.5% compared to 6.5% in East Chicago. Greenville has a high school diploma or higher of 36.2% compared to 32.2% in East Chicago.
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High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSGreenville has a population of 28,833, about 1.1x the size of East Chicago (26,158). East Chicago skews younger with a median age of 36.5 vs 38.4.
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Greenville
East Chicago
Healthcare — East Chicago leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareEast Chicago: 2.0 vs Greenville: 1.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). East Chicago: 5 vs Greenville: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSEast Chicago has a bicycle of 0.6% compared to 0.0% in Greenville. Greenville has a public transit of 1.1% compared to 0.8% in East Chicago. East Chicago has a work from home of 3.9% compared to 2.7% in Greenville.
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