Mukilteo, WA vs Schaumburg, 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.
Mukilteo
66.3
#1560 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Schaumburg leads in cost of living index (114 vs 165). Mukilteo leads in median household income ($123,036 vs $92,818).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mukilteo, WA | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1560) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 21,011 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $909,085 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $123,036 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+42.0 |
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66.3 Score
Mukilteo, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,085
Population
21,011
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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