Orem, UT vs West Chicago, IL
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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 27.5 min). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $77,568). Orem leads in walk score (43 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 95,519 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+13.3 |
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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