Brandon, MS vs Rolling Meadows, IL
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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 11). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 111). Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 2.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 25,719 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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