Highland, IN vs Naperville, 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.
Highland
80.4
#78 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Highland leads in crime level (2.7 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $74,991). Highland leads in cost of living index (96 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, IN | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#78) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 23,525 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,414 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $74,991 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+13.3 |
B-
80.4 Score
Highland, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,414
Population
23,525
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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