Highland, IN vs Woodridge, 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
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.7). Highland leads in walk score (48 vs 32). Woodridge leads in median household income ($95,756 vs $74,991).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, IN | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#78) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 23,525 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,414 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $74,991 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+13.3 |
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-
72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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