Population
Reisterstown
27,764
West Chicago
25,434
Median Income
Reisterstown
$79,812
West Chicago
$100,568
Home Value
Reisterstown
$332,300
West Chicago
$306,500
Rent
Reisterstown
$1,599
West Chicago
$1,376
Crime Rate
Reisterstown
N/A
West Chicago
1.88
Cost of Living
Reisterstown
137.5
West Chicago
149.8
Avg Temp
Reisterstown
N/A
West Chicago
N/A
Unemployment
Reisterstown
9.7%
West Chicago
10.2%
How Similar Are Reisterstown & West Chicago?
West Chicago is Reisterstown's #1 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Reisterstown
27,764
West Chicago
25,434
Both cities have similar populations — Reisterstown at 27,764 and West Chicago at 25,434.
Political Leaning
Reisterstown
36.5%
West Chicago
42.5%
Both cities lean Democratic, but West Chicago has a stronger Democratic lean (14% difference).
Unemployment
Reisterstown
9.7%
West Chicago
10.2%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 5% difference.
Median Income
Reisterstown
$79,812
West Chicago
$100,568
West Chicago has a 21% higher median income than Reisterstown.
Home Values
Reisterstown
$332,300
West Chicago
$306,500
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Reisterstown
28.4%
West Chicago
20.3%
Reisterstown has a 29% higher education than West Chicago.
Demographics
Reisterstown
40.7%
West Chicago
44.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 9% difference.
Cost of Living
Reisterstown
137.5
West Chicago
149.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 8% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Reisterstown and West Chicago share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Reisterstown
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West Chicago
Reisterstown leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Reisterstown leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDReisterstown scores 111.0 on the food index (100 = national avg) vs 126.9 in West Chicago. Reisterstown scores 108.8 on the healthcare index (100 = national avg) vs 121.5 in West Chicago. Reisterstown scores 137.5 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 149.8 in West Chicago.
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Housing Market — West Chicago leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSReisterstown has a median property tax of $3,647 vs $8,151 in West Chicago (55% lower). West Chicago has a vacancy rate of 4.0% compared to 5.2% in Reisterstown. West Chicago has a owner-occupied of 73.6% compared to 61.6% in Reisterstown.
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Median Rent
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Single-Family Homes
Jobs & Economy — Reisterstown leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSReisterstown has a work from home of 14.7% compared to 10.6% in West Chicago. West Chicago has a government sector of 49.0% compared to 36.5% in Reisterstown. West Chicago has a median household income of $100,568 vs $79,812 in Reisterstown (21% higher).
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — Reisterstown leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauReisterstown has a bachelor's degree or higher of 28.4% compared to 20.3% in West Chicago. Reisterstown has a high school diploma or higher of 41.2% compared to 35.2% in West Chicago.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSReisterstown has a population of 27,764, about 1.1x the size of West Chicago (25,434). West Chicago skews younger with a median age of 35.8 vs 39.5.
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Reisterstown
West Chicago
Healthcare — West Chicago leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWest Chicago: 4.0 vs Reisterstown: 2.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). West Chicago: 4 vs Reisterstown: 2 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
Avg CMS Rating (out of 5)
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Transportation & Commute — Reisterstown leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSReisterstown has a public transit of 3.2% compared to 1.4% in West Chicago. West Chicago has a bicycle of 0.4% compared to 0.0% in Reisterstown. Reisterstown has a work from home of 14.7% compared to 10.6% in West Chicago.
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