Suwanee, 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.
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Suwanee leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.0). West Chicago leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 31.4 min). West Chicago leads in cost of living index (110 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Suwanee, GA | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1602) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 22,913 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $602,592 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $100,780 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.5 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that West Chicago has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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C-
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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