Universal City, TX vs Wilmette, 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.
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 7.1). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $71,287). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Universal City, TX | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#577) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 20,028 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,030 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $71,287 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | D+42.0 |
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74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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