Bolingbrook, IL vs Matthews, NC
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
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in walk score (34 vs 16). Matthews leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 30.3 min). Bolingbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Matthews, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 68.7 (#1294) |
| Population | 74,088 | 30,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $514,763 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $103,405 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+32.9 |
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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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D+
68.7 Score
Matthews, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$514,763
Population
30,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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