Pasadena, TX vs West Chicago, 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in crime level (5.0 vs 15.5). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 146,716 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+13.3 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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72.9 Score
West Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,522
Population
25,116
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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