Munster is the Perfect Escape for Fed-Up Illinoisans | But Will a $1B Train Change That?

Munster, Indiana has become the go-to escape for fed-up Illinois residents who are tired of high taxes. Munster has great schools, low crime, clean neighborhoods, and a far lower property-tax bill than what you’d pay in Cook County… it’s no wonder Illinoisans are flocking across the state line. But will all of that change with the $1 billion West Lake Corridor train project? Today we’re breaking down everything: 📉 How much cheaper Munster really is 🚆 Whether the new commuter rail could raise taxes ⏳ Why the project keeps getting delayed 💸 How it’s being funded (casino revenue + TIF districts) 🎙️ Insight from WJOB AM 1230 host Chuck Pullen 🌧️ Munster’s 2008 flood and what happened 📊 The full Chris Livability Score 🏡 Home value comparisons with Illinois cities 🗺️ A full tour of Munster and its surroundings Munster sits surrounded by some of the most troubled cities in Chicagoland — Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Chicago Heights, Sauk Village, Ford Heights, Harvey, and others — yet somehow it remains clean, organized, and thriving. In this video we take a full tour of the town, compare home prices with neighboring Illinois cities, and look at why so many families choose Munster despite the higher home values. Stick around for drone footage, maps, graphics, commentary on the West Lake Corridor, and a full category-by-category score covering education, crime, downtown, economy, environment, parks, scenery, history, amenities, and cost of living. If you’ve ever considered moving to Northwest Indiana — or you’re just wondering why so many Illinois residents are leaving — this video breaks it all down. ==================================================================== Like what I do? You can support me by becoming a member of Team Invader here:    / @chrisharden   All funds will go towards travel and equipment expenses so that I can continue to make great content! Help me grow my other channels! Chris Harden's Travel Archives:    / @chrishardenarchives   Nostalgia Tours Radio:    / @nostalgiatoursradio   ==================================================================== In order to make good YouTube videos, it helps to have good equipment. I started out on a budget and have expanded overtime. Links to everything that I use are down below. WHAT I USE AT HOME: Home PC for video editing: https://amzn.to/4aDWtze Sound Mixer: https://amzn.to/3TFkHCo Microphone: https://amzn.to/4ahTBbs Other things: https://amzn.to/3TzvUnG WHAT I USE ON THE ROAD: Camara: https://amzn.to/3TGtUKG Other Camera: https://amzn.to/3TGu44K Drone: https://amzn.to/3vADq9Z Other things: https://amzn.to/3J3FxXe ==================================================================== I keep virtual map that shows every place that I've made a video on here: INTERACTIVE MAP that shows you all of the places that I've made videos on: (Doesn't always work on mobile devices. Will always work on PC.) https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/edi... ==================================================================== I have other social media that you can follow me on as well. Through a DM or Email, you contact me for collaborations, video ideas or for basic fan mail: SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTACT INFO: Email: [email protected] On Twitter:   / chris_harden55   On Instagram:   / c_harden7   On Facebook:   / chrishardenyt   DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. As an Amazon Associate I do earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. As always, thank you for supporting my channel!