Everett, MA vs Romeoville, 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
Romeoville
74.2
#624 nationally
Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 25). Romeoville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 9.5). Romeoville leads in cost of living index (108 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Romeoville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 74.2 (#624) |
| Population | 50,318 | 40,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $324,032 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $96,409 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 108 |
| 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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74.2 Score
Romeoville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,032
Population
40,955
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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