Amarillo, TX vs North Chicago, IL
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.
Amarillo
76.9
#294 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 18.9). Amarillo leads in median household income ($60,628 vs $52,011). Amarillo leads in walk score (40 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amarillo, TX | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#294) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 202,408 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,025 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $60,628 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 18.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.4 | D+20.8 |
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76.9 Score
Amarillo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,025
Population
202,408
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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