Champlin, MN vs North 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.
Champlin
76.2
#369 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Champlin leads in median household income ($113,570 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 20). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Champlin, MN | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#369) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 22,856 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,177 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $113,570 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+20.8 |
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76.2 Score
Champlin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,177
Population
22,856
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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