Livonia, MI vs West Chicago, 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
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.2). Livonia leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 27.5 min). Livonia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Livonia, MI | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#465) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 92,185 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,165 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $92,458 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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