New Iberia, LA 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.

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

vs

North Chicago

79.5

#119 nationally

North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 27.7). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 21 min). New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 36).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric New Iberia, LA North Chicago, IL
WhereAtHome Score 76.2 (#374) 79.5 (#119)
Population 27,080 30,416
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $151,501 $226,134
Median Household Income $47,108 $52,011
Average Commute 21 min 16.9 min
Walk Score 43 36
Crime Level 27.7 4.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 89 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+34.1 D+20.8