North Chicago, IL vs Republic, MO
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
Republic
74.2
#623 nationally
North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 26 min). Republic leads in crime level (3.5 vs 4.9). Republic leads in median household income ($63,102 vs $52,011).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Chicago, IL | Republic, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#119) | 74.2 (#623) |
| Population | 30,416 | 20,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,134 | $271,460 |
| Median Household Income | $52,011 | $63,102 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Republic is missing data for 1 metric that North Chicago has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
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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74.2 Score
Republic, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,460
Population
20,144
Crime
Low
Median Income
$63,102
Midwest
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