Marion, IN vs Rolling Meadows, 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.

Marion

85.1

#2 nationally

vs

Rolling Meadows

77.3

#260 nationally

Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $42,366). Marion leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 26.6 min). Marion leads in cost of living index (82 vs 111).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marion, IN Rolling Meadows, IL
WhereAtHome Score 85.1 (#2) 77.3 (#260)
Population 28,105 23,329
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $140,425 $342,521
Median Household Income $42,366 $91,287
Average Commute 17.1 min 26.6 min
Walk Score 40 42
Crime Level 2.9 2.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+41.8 D+42.0
Marion, IN
B
85.1 Score

Marion, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$140,425

Population

28,105

Crime

Low

Walk Score

40

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Rolling Meadows, IL
C+
77.3 Score

Rolling Meadows, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$342,521

Population

23,329

Crime

Low

Walk Score

42

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