Plainview, TX vs Waukegan, 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
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 31). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 26.9 min). Waukegan leads in median household income ($66,077 vs $46,274).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 19,420 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | D+20.8 |
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
74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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