Lisle, IL vs Mercer Island, WA
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.
Lisle
75.7
#427 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Lisle leads in cost of living index (124 vs 264). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $106,265). Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 1.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lisle, IL | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#427) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 23,222 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,465 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $106,265 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+51.7 |
C
75.7 Score
Lisle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,465
Population
23,222
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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D
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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