Bedford, TX vs North 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Bedford leads in median household income ($80,924 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 24.8 min). Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 48,370 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+20.8 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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C+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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