Carol Stream, IL vs Sweetwater, 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.
Carol Stream
75.4
#460 nationally
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Carol Stream leads in median household income ($103,525 vs $53,159). Carol Stream leads in crime level (1.9 vs 2.8). Sweetwater leads in cost of living index (107 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carol Stream, IL | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#460) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 38,966 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,952 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $103,525 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Carol Stream has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.4 Score
Carol Stream, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,952
Population
38,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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D
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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