Chicago, IL vs Katy, TX
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.
Chicago
70.9
#1043 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 14.8). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $71,673). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicago, IL | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1043) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 2,664,452 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,993 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $71,673 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Chicago has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.9 Score
Chicago, IL
Major Illinois city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$337,993
Population
2,664,452
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
77
Midwest
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C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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