New Lenox, IL vs Sammamish, WA
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 Lenox
73.4
#742 nationally
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Sammamish leads in crime level (0.8 vs 1.5). New Lenox leads in walk score (24 vs 13). New Lenox leads in cost of living index (116 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Lenox, IL | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#742) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 28,047 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $459,277 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $129,797 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+51.7 |
C
73.4 Score
New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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D
65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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