South Holland, IL vs West Lafayette, IN
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.
South Holland
80.4
#81 nationally
West Lafayette
73.4
#747 nationally
West Lafayette leads in crime level (2.6 vs 9.2). South Holland leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $30,317). West Lafayette leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 34.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Holland, IL | West Lafayette, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#81) | 73.4 (#747) |
| Population | 20,483 | 44,829 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,726 | $370,465 |
| Median Household Income | $79,567 | $30,317 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 15.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | Even |
B-
80.4 Score
South Holland, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$231,726
Population
20,483
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Midwest
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C
73.4 Score
West Lafayette, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,465
Population
44,829
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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