Bolingbrook, IL vs West Palm Beach, FL
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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 15.8). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $64,044). West Palm Beach leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 74,088 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 15.8 |
| 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+0.8 |
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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D
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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