Libertyville, IL vs Ruston, LA
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.
Libertyville
74.2
#619 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Libertyville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 11.7). Libertyville leads in median household income ($161,302 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Libertyville, IL | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#619) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 20,332 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,384 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $161,302 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+25.4 |
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74.2 Score
Libertyville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$631,384
Population
20,332
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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