Harrison, NY 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.
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 200). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+20.8 |
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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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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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