Joliet, IL vs Tarpon Springs, FL
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.
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Tarpon Springs
66.2
#1579 nationally
Tarpon Springs leads in crime level (6.5 vs 9.6). Joliet leads in median household income ($84,971 vs $63,836). Joliet leads in walk score (35 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joliet, IL | Tarpon Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#425) | 66.2 (#1579) |
| Population | 150,489 | 25,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,896 | $393,754 |
| Median Household Income | $84,971 | $63,836 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+5.2 |
C
75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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D
66.2 Score
Tarpon Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,754
Population
25,872
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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