Lubbock, TX vs North 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.

Lubbock

77

#290 nationally

vs

North Chicago

79.5

#119 nationally

North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 22.5). Lubbock leads in median household income ($58,734 vs $52,011). Lubbock leads in walk score (39 vs 36).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lubbock, TX North Chicago, IL
WhereAtHome Score 77 (#290) 79.5 (#119)
Population 266,878 30,416
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $212,191 $226,134
Median Household Income $58,734 $52,011
Average Commute 16.1 min 16.9 min
Walk Score 39 36
Crime Level 22.5 4.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+39.5 D+20.8