Austin, TX vs Skokie, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 42). Skokie leads in cost of living index (120 vs 129). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Skokie, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 74.2 (#627) |
| Population | 967,862 | 64,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $435,327 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $91,892 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 68 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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C
74.2 Score
Skokie, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,327
Population
64,937
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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