Amarillo, 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.
Amarillo
76.9
#294 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 18.9). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $60,628). Amarillo leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amarillo, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#294) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 202,408 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,025 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $60,628 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 18.9 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.4 | D+13.3 |
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76.9 Score
Amarillo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,025
Population
202,408
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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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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