North Chicago, IL vs Terrell, TX
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
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
North Chicago leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.4). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 24.7 min). Terrell leads in median household income ($61,513 vs $52,011).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Chicago, IL | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#119) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 30,416 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,134 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $52,011 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell 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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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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