Skokie, IL vs Williston, ND
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.
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Skokie leads in crime level (5.6 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 27.4 min). Skokie leads in median household income ($91,892 vs $80,352).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Skokie, IL | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#627) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 64,937 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,327 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $91,892 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Skokie has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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
View Skokie, IL →
D+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
View Williston, ND →
Try a different matchup
Swap Skokie for:
Swap Williston for: