Anna, TX vs West 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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Anna leads in crime level (4.5 vs 5.0). West Chicago leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 30.3 min). Anna leads in median household income ($93,785 vs $92,335).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 27,501 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that West Chicago has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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