Central, LA vs Joliet, 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.
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Joliet leads in walk score (35 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 9.6). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+1.6 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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