Eagan, MN vs Rolling Meadows, 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.
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Eagan leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 26.6 min). Eagan leads in median household income ($104,101 vs $91,287). Rolling Meadows leads in cost of living index (111 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 67,396 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+42.0 |
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76.8 Score
Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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