Libertyville, 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.
Libertyville
74.2
#619 nationally
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Libertyville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.9). Libertyville leads in median household income ($161,302 vs $106,846). Waukee leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Libertyville, IL | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#619) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 20,332 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,384 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $161,302 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 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 Libertyville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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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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