Concord, NC vs North 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.
Concord
70.7
#1070 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 18). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 27.3 min). Concord leads in median household income ($83,480 vs $52,011).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, NC | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1070) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 110,119 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,654 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $83,480 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+20.8 |
C-
70.7 Score
Concord, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$384,654
Population
110,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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C+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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