Laredo, TX vs Schaumburg, 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.
Laredo
76.6
#332 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 10.0). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $60,928). Laredo leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 28.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laredo, TX | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#332) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 257,602 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,127 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $60,928 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.2 | D+42.0 |
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76.6 Score
Laredo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$223,127
Population
257,602
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Southwest
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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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