Walnut, CA 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.
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
West Chicago leads in cost of living index (110 vs 197). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.0). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $92,335).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Walnut, CA | West Chicago, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1785) | 72.9 (#817) |
| Population | 27,104 | 25,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,188,533 | $395,522 |
| Median Household Income | $130,444 | $92,335 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.3 |
D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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