North Chicago, IL vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 12.0). Williston leads in median household income ($80,352 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Chicago, IL | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#119) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 30,416 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,134 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $52,011 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that North Chicago has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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