Addison, IL vs Pottstown, PA
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.
Addison
75.3
#469 nationally
Pottstown
67.2
#1457 nationally
Addison leads in crime level (3.8 vs 20.2). Addison leads in median household income ($82,547 vs $57,647). Pottstown leads in walk score (60 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Addison, IL | Pottstown, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#469) | 67.2 (#1457) |
| Population | 35,167 | 23,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,938 | $361,730 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $57,647 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+22.8 |
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75.3 Score
Addison, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,938
Population
35,167
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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D+
67.2 Score
Pottstown, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$361,730
Population
23,349
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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