Pasadena, TX vs Waukegan, 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in crime level (12.2 vs 15.5). Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 43). Pasadena leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 146,716 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+20.8 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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