Chesterfield, MO 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.

Chesterfield

73.2

#769 nationally

vs

Grayslake

76.3

#362 nationally

Grayslake leads in walk score (28 vs 19). Grayslake leads in crime level (1.8 vs 2.6). Chesterfield leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 28.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO Grayslake, IL
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 76.3 (#362)
Population 49,166 20,954
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $374,561
Median Household Income $137,052 $110,662
Average Commute 22.2 min 28.7 min
Walk Score 19 28
Crime Level 2.6 1.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 D+20.8