Monroe, LA 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.
Monroe
73.4
#741 nationally
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 51.8). North Chicago leads in median household income ($52,011 vs $36,550). North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, LA | North Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#741) | 79.5 (#119) |
| Population | 46,616 | 30,416 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $155,007 | $226,134 |
| Median Household Income | $36,550 | $52,011 |
| Average Commute | 17.6 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 51.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+20.8 |
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73.4 Score
Monroe, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,007
Population
46,616
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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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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