Murray, UT vs Waukegan, 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.
Murray
68.2
#1336 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Murray leads in crime level (7.6 vs 12.2). Murray leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 26.9 min). Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murray, UT | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1336) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 49,553 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,605 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $81,693 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+20.8 |
D+
68.2 Score
Murray, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,605
Population
49,553
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
West
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C
74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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