Plainview, TX vs Skokie, 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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Skokie leads in walk score (68 vs 31). Skokie leads in median household income ($91,892 vs $46,274). Skokie leads in crime level (5.6 vs 10.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Skokie, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 74.2 (#627) |
| Population | 19,420 | 64,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $435,327 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $91,892 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | D+42.0 |
B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C
74.2 Score
Skokie, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,327
Population
64,937
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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