Columbia Heights, MN vs West Chicago, 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.
Columbia Heights
74.9
#527 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.8). Columbia Heights leads in walk score (53 vs 38). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $70,470).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia Heights, MN | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#527) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 22,278 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,089 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $70,470 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 8.8 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+13.3 |
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74.9 Score
Columbia Heights, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,089
Population
22,278
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
Midwest
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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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