McHenry, IL vs Menomonee Falls, WI
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.
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
Menomonee Falls
74.4
#598 nationally
Menomonee Falls leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 32.3 min). Menomonee Falls leads in crime level (1.8 vs 2.6). Menomonee Falls leads in median household income ($96,986 vs $83,651).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McHenry, IL | Menomonee Falls, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#550) | 74.4 (#598) |
| Population | 28,251 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $318,613 | $445,764 |
| Median Household Income | $83,651 | $96,986 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | R+19.8 |
C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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C
74.4 Score
Menomonee Falls, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,764
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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