Nashville, TN vs Schaumburg, 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
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 28). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $68,134). Nashville leads in cost of living index (108 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashville, TN | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1501) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 689,447 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $434,068 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $68,134 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+42.0 |
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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
76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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