Arcadia, CA 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in cost of living index (110 vs 225). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 38). West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 54,157 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.3 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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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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