Golden Valley, MN 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.
Golden Valley
75.7
#424 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Golden Valley leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.9). Golden Valley leads in median household income ($110,026 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden Valley, MN | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#424) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 21,211 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $446,491 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $110,026 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+20.8 |
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75.7 Score
Golden Valley, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$446,491
Population
21,211
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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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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