Flint, MI vs West 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.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 34.5). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $35,451). Flint leads in cost of living index (77 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 79,661 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+13.3 |
C+
77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C-
72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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