Everett, MA 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.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 35). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 145). Joliet leads in average commute (29.6 min vs 36.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Joliet, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 75.7 (#425) |
| Population | 50,318 | 150,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $271,896 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $84,971 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+1.6 |
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65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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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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