Belton, 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.
Belton
75.4
#456 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Belton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.0). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $57,025). Belton leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#456) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 25,171 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,954 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $57,025 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+13.3 |
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75.4 Score
Belton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,954
Population
25,171
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
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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