Waco, TX vs Westmont, 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.
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in crime level (1.5 vs 11.7). Westmont leads in median household income ($82,519 vs $47,421). Westmont leads in walk score (52 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waco, TX | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#281) | 74.6 (#578) |
| Population | 144,816 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,359 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $47,421 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+30.9 | D+13.3 |
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77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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74.6 Score
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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