Richardson, TX 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.0). Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 27.5 min). Richardson leads in walk score (44 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 117,435 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+13.3 |
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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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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