Gilbert, AZ 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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 27.8 min). North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 275,411 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.9 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+20.8 |
C-
72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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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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