American Fork, UT vs Carol Stream, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Carol Stream
75.4
#460 nationally
Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 3.3). American Fork leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.3 min). Carol Stream leads in median household income ($103,525 vs $90,490).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Carol Stream, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 75.4 (#460) |
| Population | 38,549 | 38,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $388,952 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $103,525 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+13.3 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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C
75.4 Score
Carol Stream, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,952
Population
38,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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