North Chicago, IL vs Onalaska, WI
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.
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Onalaska
77.9
#210 nationally
Onalaska leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.9). Onalaska leads in median household income ($80,296 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in walk score (36 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Chicago, IL | Onalaska, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#119) | 77.9 (#210) |
| Population | 30,416 | 19,018 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,134 | $372,566 |
| Median Household Income | $52,011 | $80,296 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+9.4 |
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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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77.9 Score
Onalaska, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,566
Population
19,018
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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