Lombard, IL vs Princeton, TX
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.
Lombard
75.9
#407 nationally
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Lombard leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.5). Lombard leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 34.1 min). Princeton leads in cost of living index (107 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lombard, IL | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#407) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 43,779 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,049 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $95,509 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Lombard has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.9 Score
Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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