Kenmore, WA vs Romeoville, 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.
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
Romeoville
74.2
#624 nationally
Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.1). Romeoville leads in cost of living index (108 vs 162). Kenmore leads in median household income ($132,191 vs $96,409).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenmore, WA | Romeoville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1637) | 74.2 (#624) |
| Population | 23,391 | 40,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,008,245 | $324,032 |
| Median Household Income | $132,191 | $96,409 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+1.6 |
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65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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74.2 Score
Romeoville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,032
Population
40,955
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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