Joliet, IL vs Winter Garden, 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
Winter Garden
69.9
#1163 nationally
Winter Garden leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.6). Winter Garden leads in median household income ($101,953 vs $84,971). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joliet, IL | Winter Garden, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#425) | 69.9 (#1163) |
| Population | 150,489 | 47,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,896 | $570,660 |
| Median Household Income | $84,971 | $101,953 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+13.6 |
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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+
69.9 Score
Winter Garden, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$570,660
Population
47,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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