Shoreline, WA vs Zion, 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.
Shoreline
66.6
#1527 nationally
Zion
72.6
#868 nationally
Shoreline leads in crime level (5.8 vs 12.4). Zion leads in cost of living index (96 vs 160). Shoreline leads in median household income ($106,184 vs $65,018).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shoreline, WA | Zion, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1527) | 72.6 (#868) |
| Population | 61,353 | 24,206 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $803,451 | $257,565 |
| Median Household Income | $106,184 | $65,018 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+20.8 |
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66.6 Score
Shoreline, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$803,451
Population
61,353
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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72.6 Score
Zion, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,565
Population
24,206
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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