University City, MO vs West Chicago, 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.
University City
78.3
#186 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.2). University City leads in walk score (58 vs 38). University City leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | University City, MO | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.3 (#186) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 34,096 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,576 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $71,888 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+13.3 |
C+
78.3 Score
University City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,576
Population
34,096
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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