Plano, 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.
Plano
72.6
#865 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Plano leads in median household income ($99,936 vs $92,335). Plano leads in cost of living index (107 vs 110). Plano leads in walk score (39 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plano, TX | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#865) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 287,339 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,723 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $99,936 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Low | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 8.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+13.3 |
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72.6 Score
Plano, TX
Corporate opportunity meets family-friendly living
Median Home
$499,723
Population
287,339
Crime
Low
Schools
A
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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