Estero, FL 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.
Estero
70.7
#1071 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 13). Estero leads in median household income ($100,543 vs $52,011). Estero leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Estero, FL | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1071) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 37,908 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,121 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $100,543 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | D+20.8 |
C-
70.7 Score
Estero, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,121
Population
37,908
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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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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