Bolingbrook, IL vs Eau Claire, WI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Eau Claire
75.6
#434 nationally
Eau Claire leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 30.3 min). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $63,882). Eau Claire leads in crime level (4.4 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Eau Claire, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 75.6 (#434) |
| Population | 74,088 | 70,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $322,318 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $63,882 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 16.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+10.6 |
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73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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75.6 Score
Eau Claire, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$322,318
Population
70,542
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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