New Braunfels, TX 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.
New Braunfels
73.1
#792 nationally
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.3). Schaumburg leads in median household income ($92,818 vs $85,827).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Braunfels, TX | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#792) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 110,958 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $351,190 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $85,827 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | D+42.0 |
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73.1 Score
New Braunfels, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$351,190
Population
110,958
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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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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