Darien, IL vs North Richland Hills, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
North Richland Hills
71.2
#1010 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 6.1). Darien leads in median household income ($110,546 vs $88,656). North Richland Hills leads in cost of living index (107 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | North Richland Hills, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 71.2 (#1010) |
| Population | 21,698 | 70,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $370,431 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $88,656 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+5.1 |
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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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71.2 Score
North Richland Hills, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,431
Population
70,658
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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