West Chicago, IL vs Winter Park, FL
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
Winter Park
72.4
#900 nationally
West Chicago leads in cost of living index (110 vs 139). Winter Park leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 27.5 min). Winter Park leads in walk score (44 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | West Chicago, IL | Winter Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#817) | 72.4 (#900) |
| Population | 25,116 | 29,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,522 | $469,253 |
| Median Household Income | $92,335 | $96,563 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+13.6 |
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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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72.4 Score
Winter Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,253
Population
29,894
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southeast
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