Fairfax, VA vs North Aurora, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 21). Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.7). North Aurora leads in cost of living index (113 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | North Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 73.3 (#759) |
| Population | 25,144 | 19,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $409,737 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $104,547 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+9.4 |
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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