Cicero, IL vs Johnston, IA

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

vs

Johnston

76

#397 nationally

Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 9.5). Cicero leads in walk score (75 vs 21). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 30.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cicero, IL Johnston, IA
WhereAtHome Score 75.8 (#413) 76 (#397)
Population 81,004 24,640
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $280,032 $402,429
Median Household Income $64,325 $98,324
Average Commute 30.1 min 18.3 min
Walk Score 75 21
Crime Level 9.5 2.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 100 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 D+10.9