Calumet City, IL vs Leesburg, VA
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.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $56,727). Leesburg leads in crime level (7.0 vs 11.2). Calumet City leads in cost of living index (92 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 34,358 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+16.3 |
C+
78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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