North Chicago, IL vs Wilmington, DE

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

vs

Wilmington

69.2

#1246 nationally

North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 36). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 22.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric North Chicago, IL Wilmington, DE
WhereAtHome Score 79.5 (#119) 69.2 (#1246)
Population 30,416 71,675
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $226,134 $330,955
Median Household Income $52,011 $54,731
Average Commute 16.9 min 22.7 min
Walk Score 36 74
Crime Level 4.9 30.9
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+32.6
North Chicago, IL
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

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Wilmington, DE
D+
69.2 Score

Wilmington, DE

Delaware community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$330,955

Population

71,675

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

74

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