Draper, UT vs West 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.
Draper
66.5
#1535 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in walk score (38 vs 17). Draper leads in median household income ($126,041 vs $92,335). West Chicago leads in cost of living index (110 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Draper, UT | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1535) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 49,602 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $818,028 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $126,041 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+13.3 |
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66.5 Score
Draper, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$818,028
Population
49,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
West
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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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