Portsmouth, NH vs Vernon Hills, 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
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
Vernon Hills leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.1). Portsmouth leads in walk score (47 vs 28). Portsmouth leads in average commute (22.9 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portsmouth, NH | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1372) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 22,733 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $802,763 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $100,169 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.4 | D+20.8 |
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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73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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