Calumet City, IL vs New Braunfels, TX
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.
Calumet City
78.4
#179 nationally
New Braunfels
73.1
#792 nationally
New Braunfels leads in crime level (4.3 vs 11.2). Calumet City leads in walk score (55 vs 25). New Braunfels leads in median household income ($85,827 vs $56,727).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calumet City, IL | New Braunfels, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.4 (#179) | 73.1 (#792) |
| Population | 34,358 | 110,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,808 | $351,190 |
| Median Household Income | $56,727 | $85,827 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+45.5 |
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78.4 Score
Calumet City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,808
Population
34,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Midwest
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73.1 Score
New Braunfels, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$351,190
Population
110,958
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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