Bolingbrook, IL vs Garfield Heights, OH
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.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 12.7). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $49,864). Garfield Heights leads in cost of living index (83 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Garfield Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 80.4 (#77) |
| Population | 74,088 | 28,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $138,742 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $49,864 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 12.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+31.5 |
C
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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B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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