Watauga, TX 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.
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.0). Watauga leads in cost of living index (101 vs 110). Watauga leads in walk score (40 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Watauga, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#92) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 22,934 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,575 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $88,775 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+13.3 |
B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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C-
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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