Maple Heights, OH 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.
Maple Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.0). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 22.8 min). Maple Heights leads in cost of living index (85 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Heights, OH | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#83) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 22,984 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,790 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $49,877 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+20.8 |
B-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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