Bedford, TX vs Lombard, 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
Lombard
75.9
#407 nationally
Lombard leads in crime level (3.2 vs 3.9). Lombard leads in median household income ($95,509 vs $80,924). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Lombard, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 75.9 (#407) |
| Population | 48,370 | 43,779 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $395,049 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $95,509 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.9 Score
Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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