Bolingbrook, IL vs Wilmington, 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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 30.3 min). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 74,088 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+0.6 |
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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+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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