Bolingbrook, IL vs Kinston, NC
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
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 26.3). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 74,088 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+6.8 |
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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C
73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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