West Chicago, IL vs Zachary, LA
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.
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 9.1). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $88,811). Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | West Chicago, IL | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#817) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 25,116 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,522 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $92,335 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that West Chicago has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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