Big Spring, TX vs Naperville, 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $65,418). Naperville leads in crime level (9.3 vs 20.9). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 22,373 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+13.3 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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