Arlington, 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.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 13.2). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $71,736). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 398,431 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+13.3 |
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70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
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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