New Berlin, WI vs West 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.
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
New Berlin leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.0). West Chicago leads in walk score (38 vs 19). New Berlin leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Berlin, WI | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#861) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 40,260 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,638 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $94,769 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+13.3 |
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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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