Hyattsville, MD 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.

Hyattsville

67.8

#1380 nationally

vs

North Chicago

79.5

#119 nationally

North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 18.8). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 33.8 min). Hyattsville leads in walk score (69 vs 36).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hyattsville, MD North Chicago, IL
WhereAtHome Score 67.8 (#1380) 79.5 (#119)
Population 20,662 30,416
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $404,667 $226,134
Median Household Income $90,329 $52,011
Average Commute 33.8 min 16.9 min
Walk Score 69 36
Crime Level 18.8 4.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 130 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 D+20.8