Livonia, MI vs Machesney Park, 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.
Livonia
75.4
#465 nationally
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Livonia leads in walk score (36 vs 22). Livonia leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.8). Livonia leads in median household income ($92,458 vs $71,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Livonia, MI | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#465) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 92,185 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,165 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $92,458 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+0.6 |
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75.4 Score
Livonia, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,165
Population
92,185
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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