Lewiston, ME 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.
Lewiston
73.2
#775 nationally
Libertyville
74.2
#619 nationally
Libertyville leads in median household income ($161,302 vs $54,317). Libertyville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 6.7). Lewiston leads in cost of living index (97 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lewiston, ME | Libertyville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#775) | 74.2 (#619) |
| Population | 38,404 | 20,332 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,729 | $631,384 |
| Median Household Income | $54,317 | $161,302 |
| Average Commute | 20.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+20.8 |
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73.2 Score
Lewiston, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$305,729
Population
38,404
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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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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