Bedford, TX vs Grayslake, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Grayslake
76.3
#362 nationally
Grayslake leads in crime level (1.8 vs 3.9). Bedford leads in walk score (44 vs 28). Grayslake leads in median household income ($110,662 vs $80,924).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Grayslake, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 76.3 (#362) |
| Population | 48,370 | 20,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $374,561 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $110,662 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+20.8 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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76.3 Score
Grayslake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,561
Population
20,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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