Batavia, IL vs Sunnyvale, CA
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.
Batavia
72.9
#804 nationally
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 29). Batavia leads in cost of living index (117 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $113,824).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Batavia, IL | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#804) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 26,235 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,001 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $113,824 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+40.0 |
C-
72.9 Score
Batavia, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,001
Population
26,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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