Lemoore, CA vs Waukegan, 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.
Lemoore
69.9
#1156 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in cost of living index (96 vs 119). Lemoore leads in average commute (22 min vs 26.9 min). Lemoore leads in median household income ($78,366 vs $66,077).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lemoore, CA | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1156) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 26,809 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,855 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $78,366 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.0 | D+20.8 |
D+
69.9 Score
Lemoore, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,855
Population
26,809
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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C
74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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