Big Spring, TX vs Romeoville, 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
Romeoville
74.2
#624 nationally
Romeoville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 20.9). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 31.6 min). Romeoville leads in median household income ($96,409 vs $65,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Romeoville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 74.2 (#624) |
| Population | 22,373 | 40,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $324,032 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $96,409 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+1.6 |
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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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74.2 Score
Romeoville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,032
Population
40,955
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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