Anna, TX vs Waukegan, 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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Anna leads in crime level (4.5 vs 12.2). Anna leads in median household income ($93,785 vs $66,077). Waukegan leads in cost of living index (96 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 27,501 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 49 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Waukegan has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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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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