Nashville, TN 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.
Nashville
66.8
#1501 nationally
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Rolling Meadows leads in median household income ($91,287 vs $68,134). Nashville leads in cost of living index (108 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashville, TN | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1501) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 689,447 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $434,068 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $68,134 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+42.0 |
D
66.8 Score
Nashville, TN
Music City with booming growth
Median Home
$434,068
Population
689,447
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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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
Midwest
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