Mission, 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.
Mission
79.4
#127 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 20.6 min). North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 30). Mission leads in median household income ($56,421 vs $52,011).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mission, TX | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#127) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 87,292 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,831 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $56,421 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+20.8 |
C+
79.4 Score
Mission, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,831
Population
87,292
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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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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