Greer, SC 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.
Greer
70.3
#1114 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 9.4). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 24.9 min). North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greer, SC | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1114) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 44,387 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,318 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $73,534 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+20.8 |
C-
70.3 Score
Greer, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$353,318
Population
44,387
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
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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