Dixon, CA 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.
Dixon
66.7
#1507 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Dixon leads in median household income ($92,138 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 27.1 min). North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dixon, CA | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1507) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 19,309 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,772 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $92,138 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+20.8 |
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66.7 Score
Dixon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,772
Population
19,309
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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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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