Chester, PA vs Machesney Park, 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.
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 22). Machesney Park leads in crime level (8.8 vs 22.8). Machesney Park leads in median household income ($71,098 vs $39,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | D+0.6 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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C+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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