Kalamazoo, MI vs Libertyville, 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.
Kalamazoo
71.9
#947 nationally
Libertyville
74.2
#619 nationally
Libertyville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 35.2). Libertyville leads in median household income ($161,302 vs $48,649). Kalamazoo leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kalamazoo, MI | Libertyville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#947) | 74.2 (#619) |
| Population | 73,126 | 20,332 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,332 | $631,384 |
| Median Household Income | $48,649 | $161,302 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 35.2 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.7 | D+20.8 |
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71.9 Score
Kalamazoo, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$245,332
Population
73,126
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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74.2 Score
Libertyville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$631,384
Population
20,332
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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