Naperville, IL vs Roselle, NJ
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.
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 149,424 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Naperville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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