Grove City, OH vs Lombard, 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.
Grove City
76.6
#330 nationally
Lombard
75.9
#407 nationally
Lombard leads in walk score (45 vs 27). Grove City leads in cost of living index (101 vs 116). Grove City leads in average commute (23 min vs 26.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grove City, OH | Lombard, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#330) | 75.9 (#407) |
| Population | 42,782 | 43,779 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,312 | $395,049 |
| Median Household Income | $84,765 | $95,509 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+13.3 |
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76.6 Score
Grove City, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,312
Population
42,782
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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75.9 Score
Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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