Mequon, WI 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.
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 11). Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 2.7). Mequon leads in median household income ($141,996 vs $91,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mequon, WI | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#791) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 25,489 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $665,026 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $141,996 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+42.0 |
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73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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