Dublin, CA vs Naperville, 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.
Dublin
62.5
#1847 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Dublin leads in crime level (4.2 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 215). Naperville leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 38.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dublin, CA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1847) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 69,128 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,250,804 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $191,039 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 38.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 215 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+13.3 |
D-
62.5 Score
Dublin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,250,804
Population
69,128
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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