Eagle, ID 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.
Eagle
68
#1353 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in walk score (38 vs 16). Eagle leads in crime level (2.7 vs 5.0). West Chicago leads in cost of living index (110 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagle, ID | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1353) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 32,319 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $791,853 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $114,271 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+13.3 |
D+
68 Score
Eagle, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$791,853
Population
32,319
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
West
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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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