North Chicago, IL vs Norwood, OH
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.
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Norwood
78.5
#176 nationally
Norwood leads in walk score (67 vs 36). North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.6). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 21.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Chicago, IL | Norwood, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#119) | 78.5 (#176) |
| Population | 30,416 | 19,046 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,134 | $249,545 |
| Median Household Income | $52,011 | $58,095 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+14.9 |
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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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78.5 Score
Norwood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,545
Population
19,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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