Cicero, IL vs Dearborn Heights, MI
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.
Cicero
75.8
#413 nationally
Dearborn Heights
76.8
#307 nationally
Cicero leads in walk score (75 vs 47). Cicero leads in crime level (9.5 vs 12.6). Dearborn Heights leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cicero, IL | Dearborn Heights, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#413) | 76.8 (#307) |
| Population | 81,004 | 60,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,032 | $218,417 |
| Median Household Income | $64,325 | $58,335 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+29.0 |
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75.8 Score
Cicero, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$280,032
Population
81,004
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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76.8 Score
Dearborn Heights, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,417
Population
60,872
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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