Buffalo Grove, IL vs Flower Mound, TX
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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 1.6). Buffalo Grove leads in walk score (40 vs 26). Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $127,553).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | Flower Mound, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 73.1 (#785) |
| Population | 42,482 | 79,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $610,100 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $154,471 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | R+13.2 |
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77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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