Buffalo Grove, IL vs Jupiter, 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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 3.4). Jupiter leads in average commute (22 min vs 28.8 min). Buffalo Grove leads in median household income ($127,553 vs $105,413).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | Jupiter, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 67.2 (#1453) |
| Population | 42,482 | 61,291 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $700,734 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $105,413 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter is missing data for 1 metric that Buffalo Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
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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D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
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