Dearborn Heights, MI vs Waukegan, IL
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.
Dearborn Heights
76.8
#307 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in median household income ($66,077 vs $58,335). Dearborn Heights leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 26.9 min). Dearborn Heights leads in cost of living index (92 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dearborn Heights, MI | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#307) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 60,872 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,417 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $58,335 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+20.8 |
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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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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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