Highland, IN 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.
Highland
80.4
#78 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Highland leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.9). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 25.3 min). Highland leads in median household income ($74,991 vs $52,011).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, IN | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#78) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 23,525 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,414 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $74,991 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+20.8 |
B-
80.4 Score
Highland, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,414
Population
23,525
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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