Highland, IN vs Rolling Meadows, 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
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $74,991). Highland leads in cost of living index (96 vs 111). Highland leads in walk score (48 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland, IN | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#78) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 23,525 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,414 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $74,991 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+42.0 |
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+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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