Burbank, IL vs Waxhaw, NC
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.
Burbank
75.4
#459 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.4). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $81,060). Burbank leads in cost of living index (105 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 28,164 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Burbank has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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