Inkster, MI vs Waukegan, 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.
Inkster
75
#517 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in crime level (12.2 vs 29.4). Waukegan leads in median household income ($66,077 vs $38,381). Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Inkster, MI | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#517) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 25,056 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $110,374 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $38,381 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 29.4 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+20.8 |
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75 Score
Inkster, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$110,374
Population
25,056
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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