Leander, TX vs Naperville, 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 28). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $129,684).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 80,067 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+13.3 |
C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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