Lenexa, KS 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.
Lenexa
72.8
#829 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Lenexa leads in median household income ($101,074 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in cost of living index (95 vs 111). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 19.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lenexa, KS | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#829) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 58,536 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,239 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $101,074 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+20.8 |
C-
72.8 Score
Lenexa, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,239
Population
58,536
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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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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