Belmont, CA vs McHenry, 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
McHenry
74.8
#550 nationally
McHenry leads in cost of living index (105 vs 284). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $83,651). Belmont leads in walk score (47 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | McHenry, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 74.8 (#550) |
| Population | 26,622 | 28,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $318,613 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $83,651 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+5.3 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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C
74.8 Score
McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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