Anna, TX vs Palatine, 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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.5). Palatine leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 30.3 min). Anna leads in cost of living index (111 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 27,501 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Palatine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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