Skokie, IL vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Skokie leads in median household income ($91,892 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 120). Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Skokie, IL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#627) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 64,937 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,327 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $91,892 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.0 |
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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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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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