Southgate, MI vs Tinley Park, 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.
Southgate
79.4
#129 nationally
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Tinley Park leads in crime level (3.0 vs 12.2). Tinley Park leads in median household income ($99,628 vs $62,792). Southgate leads in average commute (24 min vs 34.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Southgate, MI | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#129) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 29,002 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,960 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $62,792 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+42.0 |
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79.4 Score
Southgate, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$197,960
Population
29,002
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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