Joliet, IL vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Zachary leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 29.6 min). Zachary leads in crime level (9.1 vs 9.6). Joliet leads in cost of living index (102 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joliet, IL | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#425) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 150,489 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,896 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $84,971 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Joliet has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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