Cypress, CA 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.
Cypress
62.9
#1810 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Cypress leads in median household income ($117,461 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 177). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cypress, CA | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1810) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 48,782 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,082,664 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $117,461 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+20.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Cypress, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,082,664
Population
48,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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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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