Freeport, IL vs Taylor, MI

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.

Freeport

82.8

#20 nationally

vs

Taylor

77.2

#272 nationally

Freeport leads in crime level (9.9 vs 23.0). Taylor leads in median household income ($59,352 vs $44,658). Freeport leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 22.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Freeport, IL Taylor, MI
WhereAtHome Score 82.8 (#20) 77.2 (#272)
Population 23,136 61,241
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $129,722 $180,863
Median Household Income $44,658 $59,352
Average Commute 18.3 min 22.6 min
Walk Score 42 36
Crime Level 9.9 23.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+19.4 D+29.0
Freeport, IL
B-
82.8 Score

Freeport, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$129,722

Population

23,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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Taylor, MI
C+
77.2 Score

Taylor, MI

Michigan community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$180,863

Population

61,241

Crime

High

Walk Score

36

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