Hutto, 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.
Hutto
75
#516 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Hutto leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.9). Hutto leads in median household income ($105,743 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hutto, TX | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#516) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 38,765 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,073 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $105,743 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Hutto is missing data for 1 metric that North Chicago has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75 Score
Hutto, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,073
Population
38,765
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,743
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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