Aurora, IL vs Schaumburg, 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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.3). Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 114). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $85,943).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 177,563 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+42.0 |
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73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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