Pompano Beach, FL 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.
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $61,155). West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.5). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pompano Beach, FL | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1177) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 113,619 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,605 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $61,155 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+13.3 |
D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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C-
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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