West Chicago, IL vs Willoughby, OH
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.
West Chicago
72.9
#817 nationally
Willoughby
80.5
#75 nationally
Willoughby leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.0). West Chicago leads in median household income ($92,335 vs $70,807). West Chicago leads in walk score (38 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | West Chicago, IL | Willoughby, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#817) | 80.5 (#75) |
| Population | 25,116 | 24,163 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,522 | $249,498 |
| Median Household Income | $92,335 | $70,807 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+14.3 |
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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B-
80.5 Score
Willoughby, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,498
Population
24,163
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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