Cicero, IL vs Laredo, TX
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.
Cicero
75.8
#413 nationally
Laredo
76.6
#332 nationally
Cicero leads in walk score (75 vs 37). Laredo leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 30.1 min). Laredo leads in cost of living index (93 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cicero, IL | Laredo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#413) | 76.6 (#332) |
| Population | 81,004 | 257,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,032 | $223,127 |
| Median Household Income | $64,325 | $60,928 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+2.2 |
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75.8 Score
Cicero, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$280,032
Population
81,004
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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76.6 Score
Laredo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$223,127
Population
257,602
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Southwest
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