Waukegan, IL vs Westbrook, ME
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.
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 12.2). Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 31). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waukegan, IL | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#557) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 87,642 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,468 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $66,077 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+36.3 |
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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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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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