Portsmouth, NH 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.
Portsmouth
67.9
#1372 nationally
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 47). Portsmouth leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 27.4 min). Skokie leads in cost of living index (120 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portsmouth, NH | Skokie, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1372) | 74.2 (#627) |
| Population | 22,733 | 64,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $802,763 | $435,327 |
| Median Household Income | $100,169 | $91,892 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.4 | D+42.0 |
D+
67.9 Score
Portsmouth, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,763
Population
22,733
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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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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