Howard, WI vs Loves Park, 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.
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Howard leads in crime level (5.5 vs 9.8). Loves Park leads in walk score (31 vs 18). Howard leads in median household income ($77,118 vs $56,370).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 20,775 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+0.6 |
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71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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