North Chicago, IL vs Richfield, MN
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
Richfield
74.4
#602 nationally
Richfield leads in walk score (58 vs 36). Richfield leads in median household income ($80,712 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Chicago, IL | Richfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#119) | 74.4 (#602) |
| Population | 30,416 | 36,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,134 | $352,629 |
| Median Household Income | $52,011 | $80,712 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+42.6 |
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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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74.4 Score
Richfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,629
Population
36,445
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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