Newark, DE 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.
Newark
71.9
#952 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.5). Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 30,169 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+20.8 |
C-
71.9 Score
Newark, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,052
Population
30,169
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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