Bettendorf, IA vs Rolling Meadows, 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.
Bettendorf
79.3
#131 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Bettendorf leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 26.6 min). Bettendorf leads in median household income ($100,570 vs $91,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bettendorf, IA | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.3 (#131) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 39,858 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,599 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $100,570 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.9 | D+42.0 |
C+
79.3 Score
Bettendorf, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,599
Population
39,858
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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