Duluth, GA 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.
Duluth
69.6
#1184 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in walk score (38 vs 31). West Chicago leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 30.4 min). Duluth leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duluth, GA | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1184) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 32,350 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,233 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $88,915 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.5 | D+13.3 |
D+
69.6 Score
Duluth, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$444,233
Population
32,350
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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C-
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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