Greenville, MS vs Rockford, 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.
Greenville
82.4
#27 nationally
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Greenville leads in crime level (7.2 vs 29.6). Rockford leads in median household income ($50,744 vs $35,148). Rockford leads in walk score (41 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, MS | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.4 (#27) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 27,644 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $54,393 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $35,148 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+0.6 |
B-
82.4 Score
Greenville, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$54,393
Population
27,644
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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C
74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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