Mokena, IL vs Waxhaw, NC
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.
Mokena
72.8
#832 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.8). Mokena leads in cost of living index (118 vs 125). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $122,235).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mokena, IL | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#832) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 19,759 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,660 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $122,235 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Mokena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.8 Score
Mokena, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,660
Population
19,759
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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