Nixa, MO vs Palatine, 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.
Nixa
76.8
#315 nationally
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in walk score (41 vs 21). Nixa leads in crime level (1.3 vs 1.8). Palatine leads in median household income ($93,383 vs $74,814).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nixa, MO | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#315) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 25,405 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,737 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $74,814 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.3 | D+42.0 |
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76.8 Score
Nixa, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,737
Population
25,405
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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