Denton, TX 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 24.7 min). Denton leads in median household income ($71,921 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 5.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 158,349 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+20.8 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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