Lake Zurich, IL vs Waukee, IA
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.
Lake Zurich
74
#646 nationally
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Lake Zurich leads in crime level (1.7 vs 3.9). Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.8 min). Lake Zurich leads in median household income ($135,211 vs $106,846).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Zurich, IL | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#646) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 19,676 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $510,350 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $135,211 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Zurich has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74 Score
Lake Zurich, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,350
Population
19,676
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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