Alameda, CA vs Naperville, 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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 206). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 46). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $129,917).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 75,353 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+13.3 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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