Bolingbrook, IL vs Hayward, CA
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
Hayward
61.7
#1891 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 13.1). Hayward leads in walk score (57 vs 34). Bolingbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Hayward, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 61.7 (#1891) |
| Population | 74,088 | 155,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $831,558 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $105,371 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+53.6 |
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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D-
61.7 Score
Hayward, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$831,558
Population
155,675
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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