Perry, GA 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.
Perry
73.2
#777 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $68,507). Perry leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.0). Perry leads in cost of living index (95 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Perry, GA | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#777) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 24,029 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,745 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $68,507 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.3 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Perry is missing data for 1 metric that West Chicago has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.2 Score
Perry, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,745
Population
24,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$68,507
Southeast
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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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