Grapevine, TX 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.
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Grapevine leads in median household income ($107,165 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 22.5 min). North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grapevine, TX | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1095) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 50,928 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $554,188 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $107,165 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+20.8 |
C-
70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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C+
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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