Phoenix, AZ vs Skokie, 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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 41). Skokie leads in median household income ($91,892 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Skokie, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 74.2 (#627) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 64,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $435,327 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $91,892 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 68 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+42.0 |
D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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C
74.2 Score
Skokie, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,327
Population
64,937
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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