St. Louis, MO vs Waukegan, 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.
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in median household income ($66,077 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 49). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Louis, MO | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#293) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 293,310 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,569 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $51,591 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 49 |
| Crime Level | High | 12.2 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.7 | D+20.8 |
C+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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