Big Spring, TX vs Machesney Park, 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Machesney Park leads in crime level (8.8 vs 20.9). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 22.9 min). Machesney Park leads in median household income ($71,098 vs $65,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 22,373 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+0.6 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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C+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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