LaGrange, GA 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.
LaGrange
69.4
#1218 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 17.3). North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 26). North Chicago leads in median household income ($52,011 vs $41,030).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | LaGrange, GA | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1218) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 32,343 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,464 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $41,030 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+20.8 |
D+
69.4 Score
LaGrange, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$240,464
Population
32,343
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
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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