Midland, MI 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.
Midland
80.2
#89 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Midland leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.9). Midland leads in median household income ($71,809 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 21.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Midland, MI | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#89) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 42,663 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $259,992 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $71,809 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | D+20.8 |
B-
80.2 Score
Midland, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,992
Population
42,663
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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C+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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