Hickory, NC vs Schaumburg, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 11.2). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $58,251). Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 44,415 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | D+42.0 |
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70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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