North Chicago, IL vs Walker, MI
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
Walker
70.9
#1051 nationally
North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 22). Walker leads in median household income ($72,020 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Chicago, IL | Walker, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#119) | 70.9 (#1051) |
| Population | 30,416 | 25,289 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,134 | $363,095 |
| Median Household Income | $52,011 | $72,020 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+5.4 |
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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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70.9 Score
Walker, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$363,095
Population
25,289
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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