Newberg, OR 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.
Newberg
67.2
#1456 nationally
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Newberg leads in crime level (7.4 vs 12.2). Newberg leads in median household income ($87,873 vs $66,077). Waukegan leads in cost of living index (96 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newberg, OR | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1456) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 26,095 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,028 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $87,873 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+20.8 |
D+
67.2 Score
Newberg, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,028
Population
26,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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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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