Bedford, TX vs Carpentersville, 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Carpentersville
76.4
#346 nationally
Bedford leads in walk score (44 vs 31). Carpentersville leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.9). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Carpentersville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 76.4 (#346) |
| Population | 48,370 | 37,099 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $298,938 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $82,866 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+9.4 |
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75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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76.4 Score
Carpentersville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,938
Population
37,099
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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